Bookkeepers for hire in Wakefield

Find bookkeepers who manage financial records, reconcile accounts, and ensure proper tax filing while utilizing skills in attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Wakefield to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    177

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Bachelor's degree
    25%
    Vocational or technical training
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    Less than a year
    10%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Sherwin-Williams
    • Cardfactory
    • Persimmon Homes
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    57%
    More than 5 years
    29%
    2-5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 177 profiles for Bookkeepers in Wakefield

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,963 yearly
  • Find more information on Indeed Salaries

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Volunteer Bookkeeping Assistant

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingSageQuickbooksBookkeepingAccounting SoftwareMaths+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAccountingBookkeepingAccounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Middleton

    Licenses & certifications

    SageBookkeepingAccounting SoftwareAATSage Payroll

    Skills

    AATCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational Skills
  • Bookkeeper (Part-Time / Self-Employed)

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingSageSage 50 AccountingLevel 4 in AccountingXeroAAT+1 more

    Skills

    AATAccountingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting
  • Self-Employed Cleaner

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Computer LiteracyDriving LicenceCLAiTComputer SkillsTyping

    Skills

    AccountingBookkeepingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingBank Reconciliation
  • Data Administrator, Claims handler & Internal analysis,

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingSageComputer LiteracySage 50 AccountingBookkeepingComputer Skills+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipBookkeepingHuman ResourcesPayrollManagementTeam Management
  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingAccountingSagePayrollAAT

    Skills

    AATTime ManagementAccounts PayableSupplier Invoice ProcessingPurchase Order Matching ProcessingPurchase Order Reconciliation

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams

Ideal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams

£325£260per month*Save £780
Start free trial§

Upgrade to Enterprise anytime as your team scales

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

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

The average time to fill a bookkeeper role is 54 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, Sage and Accounting.

What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: accounts payable assistant, professional development & upskilling and warehouse administrator - full time.

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 20 years of professional experience.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply