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You might be involved with accounts payable or accounts receivable and you’ll have to manage the relevant paperwork, data entry and filing. Accounts Clerks may have to reconcile bank statements and keep a check on invoices, payments and purchase orders.
An Accounts Clerk needs to have excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be good with numbers and able to use a range of accounting software programs. It’s important that you can work as part of a larger team and follow correct company procedures. Accounts Clerks should be highly organised and need to be able to manage several tasks at once.
There are 13 courses available for people who want to become an Accounts Clerk. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business prepares you for an administrative role. You’ll gain essential communication and teamwork skills, then specialise in an area that supports your career aspirations. Specialty areas include: technology and IT, business competence, teamwork and relationships, customer service, accounts, medical administration, records management. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates. Learn more.
Get started in the administration department with the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Administration). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills, and you’ll graduate able to process the payroll and financial transactions, organise schedules, purchase goods and services, and maintain business resources. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, enrolment dates, and your eligibility for subsidised training. Learn more.
The Certificate III in Business Administration is an entry level course perfect for students seeking careers in office and business environments or already working in roles like Office Assistant, Receptionist, Junior Personal Assistant or Payroll Officer. Students will gain immediate skills in keyboard speed and accuracy then develop further skills in processing accounts payable/receivable/payroll, time management and customer service. Learn more.
The Certificate III in Business is for students seeking careers in an office or other business role such as customer service adviser, general clerk, typist or word processing operator. Students gain valuable skills in designing and producing documents, responding to customer complaints, working in a team and maintaining financial records. Learn more.
A Certificate III in Accounts Administration FNS30317 is ideal for accounts clerks working in a range of industries. Students gain practical skills in payroll as well as general ledger administration: they graduate able to perform financial calculations, produce spreadsheets, and prepare financial reports. Enquire now for a full list of units and to see if you are eligible for government funding. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Accounts Clerk generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as an Accounts Clerk has decreased in recent years however it is still an industry that employs a large number of people. There are currently 93,300 people employed in this role in Australia compared to 97,700 five years ago. Accounts Clerks may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
To become an Accounts Clerk, consider the Certificate III in Accounts Administration. This qualification will give you the practical skills you need for this role such as preparing business documents, using computerised accounting systems and processing financial transactions. You could also enrol in a Certificate III in Business or a Certificate III in Business Administration.
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Here are some potential career pathways within accounting and bookkeeping. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Accounting
Accounts Clerk
$960 weekly pay
Payroll Clerk
Accounts Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Accounts Receivable Officer
Assistant Accountant
$1,250 weekly pay
Bookkeeper
Payroll Officer
Accounting Manager
$1,550 weekly pay
Auditor
$1,440 weekly pay
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
$1,850 weekly pay
Financial Controller
$1,600 weekly pay
Forensic Accountant
Tax Accountant
Tax Agent
$1,700 weekly pay
Bookkeeping
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