Bookkeepers for hire in Wakefield
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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-EmployedAccess Building ProductsALDI
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
*Indeed data (GB)
Professional Development & Upskilling
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CCTVAccountingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAAAT+2 moreSkills
ManagementTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceOperations ManagementProject ManagementAccounting SoftwareBookkeeper (Part-Time / Self-Employed)
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
AccountingAccountingSageQuickbooksSage 50 AccountingAccounting Software+2 moreSkills
AATAccountingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAccountingFinancial Accountant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
AccountingAccountingCar up to 3.5 TonnesMaster's DegreeTax ExperienceDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSageMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareSelf-Employed Cleaner
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceCLAiTComputer Skills+1 moreSkills
AccountingBookkeepingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingFinancial Reconciliation SupportAccount Receivables and Payable Clerk
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
AccountingBookkeepingPayrollFinance and Accounting ExperienceAccount ReconciliationFinance Operations Experience+3 moreSkills
Assisted Living ExperiencePayroll AdministrationPayroll ManagementPayrollBookkeepingMedication AdministrationOperations, finance and Stock Coordinator
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NVQComputer LiteracyDrivingReach TruckMCTSMTA+6 moreSkills
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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