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Bookkeeper in Aberdeen
A master of all trades who thrives with full autonomy.
Day to day in Aberdeen
What a bookkeeper
does in Aberdeen.
A master of all trades who thrives in a role with full autonomy. Often a “one person finance function” in an SME environment. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Aberdeen businesses we recruit for.
- Managing accounts up to trial balance
- Purchase ledger management
- Sales ledger management
- Processing expenses
- Bank reconciliations
- Double entry bookkeeping
- Payroll for a small team
- Credit control
- Cash flow statements
- Accurate filing of financial data
What it pays in Aberdeen
Real Aberdeen market rates, not a national average.
Medior Bookkeeper · Aberdeen
£34,667 – £38,333
Typical: £36,500 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Aberdeen
Why Aberdeen needs
a specialist.
A Aberdeen business hiring for a bookkeeper role — or a candidate looking for one — deserves more than a database match. Day to day, that often means sales ledger management — one of several things a bookkeeper in Aberdeen is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes offshore energy and oil and gas supply-chain businesses. In a market like Aberdeen, that focus is what actually gets the right person into the right role.
Hiring or looking?
Either way, we can help.
Hiring
Need a bookkeeper in Aberdeen?
Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Ready to be one?
Send us your CV or browse live Bookkeeper roles in Aberdeen and beyond.
Common questions
Bookkeeper in Aberdeen FAQs.
Do you place Bookkeeper candidates in Aberdeen?+
Yes — Bookkeeper is one of the positions we place in Aberdeen, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What kind of Aberdeen employers hire Bookkeepers through you?+
Recent examples include offshore energy and oil and gas supply-chain businesses and professional services and engineering-consultancy firms supporting the sector — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Aberdeen.
Do you charge candidates for Bookkeeper roles in Aberdeen?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
How does the process work if I want to become a Bookkeeper in Aberdeen?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Bookkeeper opportunities in Aberdeen that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Aberdeen without my permission?+
No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.
Can I see live Bookkeeper vacancies in Aberdeen before speaking to someone?+
Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Aberdeen vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
How much does a Bookkeeper earn in Aberdeen?+
Bookkeeper salaries in Aberdeen typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.
Do you recruit Bookkeeper roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Aberdeen?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Aberdeen needing a single, sole-charge Bookkeeper hire.
What does a Bookkeeper do day to day in Aberdeen?+
A master of all trades who thrives in a role with full autonomy. Often a “one person finance function” in an SME environment.
What happens if a Bookkeeper hire in Aberdeen doesn't work out?+
Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.
Is a Bookkeeper role in Aberdeen permanent or temporary?+
Both — many Aberdeen employers use temp-to-perm for a Bookkeeper hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.
What's the career progression after a Bookkeeper role in Aberdeen?+
A common next step from Bookkeeper is assistant management accountant — where studying meets the real numbers. We see this progression play out for candidates in Aberdeen just as often as anywhere else in our network.
What areas around Aberdeen do you cover for Bookkeeper roles?+
We recruit Bookkeeper positions across Aberdeen itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.
Can you provide temporary Bookkeeper cover in Aberdeen at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Bookkeeper position in Aberdeen is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Other roles in Aberdeen
Explore related roles.
- 01Payroll ManagerA business critical position within any organisation.
- 02Purchase Ledger ManagerEnsuring the purchasing function runs efficiently.
- 03Credit Control ManagerA strong Credit Control Manager is invaluable.
- 04Sales Ledger ManagerOften responsible for managing millions of pounds.
- 05Credit ControllerTenacity personified.
- 06Sales Ledger ClerkEnsures every penny owed is accurately invoiced and allocated.
No waffle. Just the right person.