Bookkeepers / Accounting Clerks

A Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

About this Career

Average Salary

£38,139

New workers start at around £17,322. Normal pay is £38,139 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £76,997

Annual Openings

45

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Monitors accounting systems to determine accounts are being maintained effectively and provides information on accounting practices to auditors.
  • Ensures invoices and payments are correct and sent out on time.
  • Liaises with clients to ensure that payments are made on time and credit limits are not exceeded.
  • Produces, collates and reports financial information for managers.
  • Maintains profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts and other accounting records.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Critical Thinking 60%
Active Learning 58%
Active Listening 57%
Mathematics 56%
Reading Comprehension 55%
Writing 54%
Learning Strategies 53%
Monitoring 46%
Speaking 46%
Science 11%

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