Bookkeepers for hire in Wakefield

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    146

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED49%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Master's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    JLS Accountancy
    Access Building Products
    Attentive Distribution Ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year43%
    2-5 years29%
    1-2 years14%

Browse Indeed's database of 146 profiles for Bookkeepers in Wakefield

Last updated: 20 Sept 2026

Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £26,053 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£35,661 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Volunteer Bookkeeping Assistant

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingSageQuickbooksBookkeepingPayrollPayroll Software+5 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAccountingBookkeepingAccounts Receivable
  • Bookkeeper (Part-Time / Self-Employed)

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingSageQuickbooksSage 50 AccountingAccounting Software+2 more

    Skills

    AATAccountingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAccounting
  • Self-Employed Cleaner

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceCLAiTComputer Skills+1 more

    Skills

    AccountingBookkeepingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingFinancial Reconciliation Support
  • Carer

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Welding Fabrication ExperienceNVQFabrication WeldingWeldingFabricationMetal Fabrication

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMild SteelStainless SteelMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWelding
  • School Catering Assistant

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipHospitalityHospitality ManagementCustomer ServiceServingFood Service Experience
  • Account Receivables and Payable Clerk

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingBookkeepingPayrollFinance and Accounting ExperienceAccount ReconciliationFinance Operations Experience+3 more

    Skills

    Assisted Living ExperiencePayroll AdministrationPayroll ManagementPayrollBookkeepingMedication Administration

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What's the average time to fill a bookkeeper role?

The average time to fill a bookkeeper role is 60 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do bookkeepers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bookkeeper include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for bookkeepers?

Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: AAT, Accounting and Sage.

What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: finance & operations coordinator (part-time), health care assistant and professional development & upskilling.

What level of education is common for a bookkeeper?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bookkeeper in Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bookkeeper?

Most bookkeepers have 18 years of professional experience.

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