Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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.

Occupation:

551211 Bookkeeper