Accounts Officer

Accounts officers arrange the payment of bills and accounts for their organisation.

Job opportunities: Chances of getting a job as an accounts officer are average, as vacancies arise regularly despite the number of positions falling.

Length of training: No specific training requirements.

About the job

What you will do:

• handle general accounts queries
• arrange payment of bills and accounts
• check and bank payments received each day
• keep records of financial transactions
• check credit ratings of new customers
• keep records of costs such as labour and materials
• compare costs with

Skills and knowledge needed:

• basic accounting and maths skills
• an understanding of how goods and services tax (VAT) works
• knowledge of computer and accounting

How to enter the job

There are no specific entry requirements to become an accounts officer as skills and qualifications are gained on the job.

Secondary education: At least three years of secondary education is preferred. Useful subjects include English, maths, computer studies and accounting.

Personal qualities needed:

• good record-keepers

Useful experience:

• accounting
• clerical work

Related jobs:  Bank Worker, Payroll Officer, Accountant.

Vocational pathways: Services industries.