Group
Unit Group

5512 Bookkeepers

Latest release
ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2022

5512 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

Occupation:

  • 551211 Bookkeeper

551211 Bookkeeper

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

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

  • Financial Administration Officer
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