Bookkeeper

A Bookkeeper maintains the financial records of a business or organisation. You’ll keep track of all transactions including income as well as expenditure. Bookkeepers need to be able to provide financial information on the business when required and may have to prepare a detailed report. You’ll maintain files and records including both paperwork and electronic financial systems. Bookkeepers may have to oversee various payments and reconcile bank statements.

A Bookkeeper needs to have a strong understanding of their company’s financial procedures and should be able to work with a range of software systems to prepare and retrieve financial information. It’s important that you can work as part of a larger team and you’ll need to be able to work with people at all levels of your organisation. Bookkeepers should be organised and have excellent attention to detail.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a bookkeeper?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,420 - $8,465
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 36 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business Accounting

Blended, On Campus
24 - 36 months
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FNSSS00014

Accounting Principles Skill Set

Blended, On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$0 - $2,064
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Accounting

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $140,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBFIN302

Maintain Financial Records

Online
3 months
$199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping?

18th August 2020

What can you do with a Diploma of Accounting?

29th September 2021

Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals

9th October 2019