Bookkeeper

Records financial transactions, reconciles accounts and prepares routine financial information for a business or organisation. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Bookkeeper do?

Records financial transactions, reconciles accounts and prepares routine financial information for a business or organisation.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR180 000 p.a.Mid-levelR300 000 p.a.SeniorR480 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Accounting software · EssentialBookkeeping · EssentialReconciliations · EssentialAttention to detail · ImportantSpreadsheet skills · Important
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ACCOUNTANCY — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Bookkeeper do?

Records financial transactions, reconciles accounts and prepares routine financial information for a business or organisation.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Accounting software, Bookkeeping, Reconciliations, Attention to detail, Spreadsheet skills.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.