Accounts Administrator / Book-Keeper
Accounts Administrators or Book-Keepers keep financial records up to date and help prepare accounts.
Day-to-day Tasks
- deal with sales invoices, income, receipts and payments
- prepare statements to show income and payments
- complete VAT returns
- check that accounts are accurate
- prepare wages and manage claims for expenses
- help to prepare annual accounts
- use computerised accounting systems
- handle commercially sensitive and valuable information
Skills and Knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work well with others
- administration skills
- customer service skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- to be flexible and open to change
- maths knowledge
- excellent verbal communication skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Industry Qualifications
As you progress in your career, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and skills. You might want to consider further education and persuing relevant qualifications. You can find out more about further training through the:
- Association of Accounting Technicians
- Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers
- Institute of Certified Bookkeepers