Bookkeeper

Overview

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

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Tasks

• 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

Specialisations

• Financial Administration Officer