ISCO Occupation Group 3313.2 Bookkeeper

Definition

Bookkeeper: Bookkeepers record and assemble the day-to-day financial transactions of an organisation or company, consisting usually of sales, purchases, payments and receipts. They ensure all financial transactions are documented in the appropriate (day) book and general ledger, and that they are balanced out. Bookkeepers prepare the recorded books and ledgers with financial transactions for an accountant to then analyse balance sheets and income statements.

Essential Skills

• Company Policies
• Prepare Trial Accounting Balances
• Tax Legislation
• Prepare Financial Statements
• Maintain Financial Records
• Financial Statements
• Accounting Techniques
• Follow The Statutory Obligations
• Commercial Law
• Identify Accounting Errors
• Use Accounting Systems
• Bookkeeping Regulations
• Depreciation
• Perform Balance Sheet Operations
• Attach Accounting Certificates To Accounting Transactions
• Manage The General Ledger
• Accounting Entries
• Accounting Department Processes

Optional Skills

• Prepare Tax Returns Forms
• Financial Department Processes
• Organise Business Documents
• Issue Sales Invoices
• Archive Documentation Related To The Work
• Handle Financial Transactions
• Ensure Compliance With Accounting Conventions
• Labour Legislation
• Calculate Tax
• Manage Cash Desk
• Manage Payroll Reports
• Follow Up Accounts Receivables
• Manage Accounts
• Statistics
• Interpret Financial Statements
• Handle Petty Cash
• Support Development Of Annual Budget
• Allocate Bills

Alternative Names

• General Bookkeeper
• Accounting Technician
• Book-Keeping Clerk
• Accounts Clerk
• General-Ledger Bookkeeper
• Accounting Technicians
• Book-Keeper
• Accounting Bookkeeper
• Account Information Clerk
• Accounting Clerk
• Bookkeeping Clerk

Higher Level

• ISCO Unit Group 3313 Accounting Associate Professionals