541 Accounts Clerks, Estimators and Payroll Officers
541 Accounts Clerks, Estimators and Payroll Officers
Monitor creditor and debtor accounts, calculate and investigate the cost of wages, materials, overheads and other operating costs, and collect, organise and enter information into payroll systems to calculate pay and deductions of employees.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
5411 Accounts Clerks
Monitor creditor and debtor accounts and undertake related routine documentation.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
541131 Accounts Clerk
Monitors creditor and debtor accounts, and undertakes related routine documentation.
Alternative title
- Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk
Specialisations
- Audit Clerk
- Investment Accounting Clerk
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Prepares and maintains accounting documents and records
- Prepares bank deposits and statements, and posts entries to general ledgers
- Reconciles accounts
- Summarises financial transactions, including expenditure and receipts
- Investigates and resolves invoice discrepancies
- Responds to internal and external account queries
5412 Estimators
Calculate and investigate the cost of wages, materials, overheads and other operating expenses.
Construction Estimators are excluded from this unit group. Construction Estimators are included in Occupation 312331 Construction Estimator.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
541231 Estimator
Calculates and investigates the cost of wages, materials, overheads and other operating expenses.
Construction Estimators are excluded from this occupation. Construction Estimators are included in Occupation 312331 Construction Estimator.
Alternative title
- Costing Officer
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Calculates, analyses and investigates the costs of proposed expenditure, wages and standard costs
- Prepares records of standard costs and values for items such as raw materials and packaging supplies
- Prepares quotes and contracts on jobs, materials and services
- Records cost variations and contract price movements
5413 Payroll Officers
Collect, organise and enter information into payroll systems to calculate pay and deductions of employees.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
541331 Payroll Officer
Collects, organises and enters information into payroll systems to calculate pay and deductions of employees.
Alternative title
- Payroll Clerk
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Creates and maintains employee records
- Processes payments to employees, including pay adjustments
- Prepares separation certificates or transfers
- Interprets and applies legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
- Maintains records relating to leave taken, overtime, promotions, transfers and other variations to wages or salaries and employment arrangements