Overview

Bookkeepers manage transactional records manually or via software systems.

 

Do you need a qualification to work as a Bookkeeper?

A qualification is quite helpful in order to become a Bookkeeper. This can be achieved via university or via a TAFE course. Alternatively, extensive experience in bookkeeping could suffice. Online bookkeeping keeping courses are available on CareerProgress.com.au.

 

What does a Bookkeeper do?

Bookkeepers help keep records of transactions and account balances. Work also includes recording cashflow, credits, debits, financial reporting, invoicing, and much more.

 

How much is a Bookkeeper salary?

According to joboutlook.gov.au a Bookkeeper could earn around $1,234 a week. The profession has stable growth, lower unemployment and 33% work full time. 91% are female.

 

Prospects

Bookkeeping is considered a very large occupation with people working in many regions around Australia.

 

Thinking about studying or training to become a Bookkeeper?

Some Bookkeeping courses listed on CareerProgress.com.au:

Certificate IV In Accounting And Bookkeeping FNS40217 By Open Colleges

 

What skills do you need as a Bookkeeper?

Clerical, Active listening, Accounting and Economic are the main skills required for Bookkeepers.

 

 

*References made as per joboutlook.gov.au on the 22nd of April 2020.