Bookkeeper
Maintain accurate financial records and produce financial statements.
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- What's it like to be a Bookkeeper?
- How to become a Bookkeeper
- Latest Bookkeeper jobs
- Top skills and experience for Bookkeepers
- Bookkeeper role reviews
What's it like to be a Bookkeeper?
A Bookkeeper uses accounting software, spreadsheets and databases to enter and keep track of an organisation’s financial transactions. Bookkeepers manage data input, invoicing, expenses, payments, GST and payroll processing. They use the data they manage to create financial reports for accounting and compliance purposes.
Tasks and duties
- Recording the financial transactions of a business in bookkeeping software, spreadsheets or databases.
- Preparing and sending invoices and receipts to debtors.
- Processing payroll and maintaining employee records.
- Reporting irregularities in data to management.
- Producing balance sheets, income statements and other financial documents.
How to become a Bookkeeper
To become a Bookkeeper you will need knowledge of accounting systems, which can be gained on the job or by studying.
Complete a New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting) (Level 5), Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 4) or study short courses to gain accreditation in accounting packages.
Secure an entry-level role and gain experience using accounts management software.
Consider upskilling by gaining additional certifications in accounting.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Bookkeeper employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Bookkeeping
Xero Accounting Software
Payroll
Accounting
Accounts Payable
GST
Financial Reporting
GST Returns
Reconciliations
Payroll Processing
Invoicing
Cash Flows
Accounting Principles
Thoroughness
Bank Reconciliations
Management Reporting
Goods and Services Taxation Reporting
Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
Financial Statements
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Latest Bookkeeper reviews
Oct 2024
Being able to interpret the numbers, to make a different for the clients I work with.
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAccounting
The good thingsBeing the quiet engineroom of a successful organisation or sole trader. I know I give value to clients and will continue to do so.
The challengesThe variety of the role and the clients you get to meet.
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Oct 2023
To get business insight by working with numbers
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsHave regular work pattern most of time. Fun to deal with the numbers, like investigate discrepancy.
The challengesHave to deal with people who doesn't following the accounting policy or procedure. It can be challenging if that person doesn't have any basic accounting knowledge, or not willing to cooperate.
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