Bookkeeper
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 54Accounting and Related Clerks
- Minor group
- 542Bookkeepers
- Unit group
- 5421Bookkeepers
Description
Maintains and evaluates records of financial transactions in account books and computerised accounting systems. Ensures financial records comply with regulatory and legislative requirements. May prepare and lodge business activity statements on behalf of organisations.
Specialisations
- Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agent
- Financial Administration Officer
Unit group
5421 · BookkeepersDescription
Maintain and evaluate records of financial transactions in account books and computerised accounting systems. Ensure financial records comply with regulatory and legislative requirements. May prepare and lodge business activity statements on behalf of organisations.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Keeps financial records, including invoices, and maintains and balances accounts
- Verifies recorded transactions, and reports on irregularities and business tax entitlements
- Prepares and produces financial statements and budget and expenditure reports, and analyses ledgers and accounting software packages using account books
- Provides government authorities with tax file numbers, superannuation payments and business activity statements
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/54/542/5421
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx