Numerical Clerks are responsible for compiling, recording, and processing various financial documents and data. They handle tasks related to creditors and debtors, operating costs, financial transactions, payrolls, and provide financial services to bank customers. Additionally, they also perform routine statistical and actuarial computations.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Numerical Clerks category require a certain level of skills and qualifications. In Australia, individuals typically need an AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV, or three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). Alternatively, an AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) may be accepted. In New Zealand, a NZQF Level 4 qualification or three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) is required, or a NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).

In some cases, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary alongside formal qualifications.

Tasks Include:

• Processing accounts payable and receivable, and payment of wages and salaries
• Keeping financial records, and maintaining, reconciling, and balancing accounts
• Processing and authorizing credit and loan applications, as well as insurance applications and claims
• Accepting money deposited by customers and crediting customers' accounts
• Maintaining records of securities registrations and transactions
• Compiling financial and statistical data, tables, graphs, and charts

Subcategories:

The Numerical Clerks category includes the following subcategories:

• 551 Accounting Clerks and Bookkeepers
• 552 Financial and Insurance Clerks