A bookkeeper plays an essential part in monitoring the financial transactions of local government or commercial companies in the UK. Efficient and knowledgeable accounts clerks are invaluable to income, outgoings and the cash flow of these businesses.
The size of the business a bookkeeper works for impacts on specific employee duties, yet incumbents might usually be expected to perform double-entry account balancing; to process receipts, sales invoices and payments; to complete VAT returns and to generate profit and loss accounts. Service orientated SMEs may also require job-holders to handle cash.
Entry level applicants with previous office experience and a GCSE pass level in mathematics are preferred. An accounting AS or A Level, an AAT Level 2, an IAB certificate or a ICB Level 1 qualification will open more doors for candidates. Experience in data entry and Microsoft Excel are necessary for most bookkeeper jobs, nowadays.
There are openings for interested individuals in all main cities and regions of the UK. Annual salaries range up from £12,000 to £26,000, depending on experience and location.