Accounting Clerks and Bookkeepers (ANZSCO 551) are responsible for compiling, recording, and processing various financial documents. These documents include those related to creditors and debtors, operating costs, financial transactions, and payrolls. They play a crucial role in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for businesses and organizations.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor group require a certain level of skill, which can be acquired through qualifications and experience. In Australia, the skill level for Accounting Clerks and Bookkeepers is defined as follows:

• 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)
• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand, the skill level for this occupation is defined as:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• 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 required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Preparing and processing documentation related to accounts payable and receivable, as well as wages and salaries
• Reconciling invoices and dispatching payments
• Investigating, compiling, and preparing reports on operating cost data
• Keeping financial records accurate and up-to-date
• Maintaining, reconciling, and balancing accounts
• Processing payments of accounts, wages, and salaries

Subcategories:

Within the Accounting Clerks and Bookkeepers occupation, there are several subcategories:

• 5511 Accounting Clerks
• 5512 Bookkeepers
• 5513 Payroll Clerks

These subcategories may have specific tasks and requirements that are tailored to their respective roles within the field of accounting and bookkeeping.