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Minor Group

542 Bookkeepers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

542 Bookkeepers

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.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Unit Group

5421 Bookkeepers

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.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

542131 Bookkeeper

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agent
  • Financial Administration Officer

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • 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