Bookkeepers for hire in Wakefield

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    139

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED57%
    Bachelor's degree27%
    Vocational or technical training8%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    Self-Employed
    Access Building Products
    ALDI
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 139 profiles for Bookkeepers in Wakefield

Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £26,658 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£35,468 yearly

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  • Professional Development & Upskilling

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVAccountingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAAAT+2 more

    Skills

    ManagementTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceOperations ManagementProject ManagementAccounting Software
  • Bookkeeper (Part-Time / Self-Employed)

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingSageQuickbooksSage 50 AccountingAccounting Software+2 more

    Skills

    AATAccountingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAccounting
  • Financial Accountant

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingCar up to 3.5 TonnesMaster's DegreeTax ExperienceDriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSageMicrosoft ExcelPresentation Software
  • Self-Employed Cleaner

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceCLAiTComputer Skills+1 more

    Skills

    AccountingBookkeepingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingFinancial Reconciliation Support
  • Account Receivables and Payable Clerk

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingBookkeepingPayrollFinance and Accounting ExperienceAccount ReconciliationFinance Operations Experience+3 more

    Skills

    Assisted Living ExperiencePayroll AdministrationPayroll ManagementPayrollBookkeepingMedication Administration
  • Operations, finance and Stock Coordinator

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQComputer LiteracyDrivingReach TruckMCTSMTA+6 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer Skills

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

The average time to fill a bookkeeper role is 61 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 a bookkeeper?

Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: Accounting, AAT and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: operations, finance and stock coordinator, project administrator 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 19 years of professional experience.

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