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Bookkeeper in London
A master of all trades who thrives with full autonomy.
Day to day in London
What a bookkeeper
does in London.
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 London 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 London
Real London market rates, not a national average.
Medior Bookkeeper · London
£42,500 – £47,000
Typical: £45,000 per year
High confidence — direct city benchmark
Recruiting in London
Why London needs
a specialist.
A London business hiring for a bookkeeper role — or a candidate looking for one — deserves more than a database match. Day to day, that often means payroll for a small team — one of several things a bookkeeper in London is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes shared service centres running payroll and ledgers for multiple sites or brands. In a market like London, 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 London?
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 London and beyond.
Common questions
Bookkeeper in London FAQs.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Bookkeeper roles in London?+
Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.
Do you place Bookkeeper candidates in London?+
Yes — Bookkeeper is one of the positions we place in London, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
How quickly can you fill a Bookkeeper vacancy in London?+
Temporary cover can often be arranged within days. Permanent roles vary with seniority, but our shortlists are built from people we already know rather than a fresh keyword search, so they typically move faster than a generalist agency's.
What happens if a Bookkeeper hire in London 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.
What kind of London employers hire Bookkeepers through you?+
Recent examples include financial and professional services firms with high-volume transactional finance teams and pe-backed and scale-up businesses building out a finance function for the first time — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in London.
How does the process work if I want to become a Bookkeeper in London?+
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 London that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
How much does a Bookkeeper earn in London?+
Bookkeeper salaries in London 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.
What's the career progression after a Bookkeeper role in London?+
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 London just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Do you offer working interviews for Bookkeeper vacancies in London?+
Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in London.
What does it cost an employer in London to recruit a Bookkeeper through you?+
There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.
Can you provide temporary Bookkeeper cover in London at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Bookkeeper position in London is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Can I see live Bookkeeper vacancies in London 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 London vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Bookkeeper roles in London?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Bookkeeper talent pool in London, not just an afterthought.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Bookkeeper roles in London?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the London market for Bookkeeper roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Other roles in London
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.