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Bookkeeper

OFO Code: 331301

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
331301
Occupation
Bookkeeper
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
3313 · Accounting Associate Professionals

Official description
Accounting associate professionals maintain complete records of financial transactions of an undertaking and verify accuracy of documents and records relating to such transactions.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Community Scheme Administrator, Financial Administration Officer, Ledger Keeper

  • Supervising the work of accounts and bookkeeping clerks
  • Verifying accuracy of documents and records relating to payments, receipts and other financial transactions
  • Using standard computer software packages to perform accounting and related calculations
  • Applying knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
  • Preparing financial statements and reports for specified periods
  • Maintaining complete records of all financial transactions of an undertaking according to general bookkeeping principles, with guidance from Accountants

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