Bookkeeper

Code 3313.2

Bookkeepers record and assemble the day-to-day financial transactions of an organisation or company, consisting usually of sales, purchases, payments and receipts. They ensure all financial transactions are documented in the appropriate (day) book and general ledger, and that they are balanced out. Bookkeepers prepare the recorded books and ledgers with financial transactions for an accountant to then analyse balance sheets and income statements.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • commercial law
  • depreciation
  • accounting entries
  • financial statements
  • tax legislation
  • company policies
  • bookkeeping regulations
  • accounting department processes
  • accounting techniques

Skills and competences

  • Elaborar un informe financiero
  • attach accounting certificates to accounting transactions
  • follow the statutory obligations
  • identify accounting errors
  • manage the general ledger
  • prepare trial accounting balances
  • prepare financial statements
  • perform balance sheet operations
  • use accounting systems

Transversal competences

  • maintain financial records

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