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
£38,139New workers start at around £17,322. Normal pay is £38,139 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £76,997
Annual Openings
45Job 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 |
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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% |