5911-11 Bookkeeper
Maintains and evaluates records of financial transactions in account books or computerised accounting systems.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- prepares end of month postings in books of account such as sales, purchases and cash journals or in computerised accounting systems
- posts and balances ledgers
- verifies the accuracy of documents and records relating to financial transactions
- prepares budget or income and expenditure reports
- prepares profit and loss statements and trial balances
- assists in the preparation of accounts and management reports
- may assist in the supervision of accounts staff