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551211 · ANZSCO V1.3

Bookkeeper

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
3

Classification

Sub-major group
55Numerical Clerks
Unit group
5512Bookkeepers

Description

Maintains and evaluates records of financial transactions in account books and computerised accounting systems.

Specialisations

  • Financial Administration Officer

Unit group

5512 · Bookkeepers

Description

UNIT GROUP 5512 BOOKKEEPERS BOOKKEEPERS maintain and evaluate records of financial transactions in account books and computerised accounting systems.

Skill level

Australia

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

New Zealand

NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupation skill level 3

Tasks

Tasks include

  • keeping financial records, and maintaining and balancing accounts using manual and computerised systems
  • monitoring cash flow and lines of credit
  • preparing and producing financial statements, budget and expenditure reports and analyses using account books, ledgers and accounting software packages
  • preparing invoices, purchase orders and bank deposits
  • reconciling accounts against monthly bank statements
  • verifying recorded transactions and reporting irregularities to management
  • may be required to prepare forms reporting business tax entitlements and obligations such as the amount of goods and services tax paid and collected

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