Bookkeepers

Bookkeepers maintain and evaluate records of financial transactions in account books and computerised accounting systems.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In 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)

#### In 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.

**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