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Organisations that have a central accounts team usually employ a number of accounts/finance clerks. Their role is to provide administrative support to professionally qualified accountants. Some work within business teams, measuring and recording expenditure and keeping track of budgets.
Also known as bookkeepers, some specialise in one aspect of accounting, such as cashing up and banking, credit control, sales or purchase ledger, or payroll. They cannot give high-level financial advice or conduct audits, however they can help in the preparation and presentation of data. Part of their duties may include checking documents for accuracy and monitoring internal processes.
Accounts/finance clerks usually work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Part-time work and job shares are possible.
Starting salaries are around £10,000 and rise up to £22,000 for more experienced accounts clerks. Self-employed clerks can charge between £10 and £15 an hour.
Accounts/finance clerks should:
Opportunities for accounts clerks exist in accounting practices, commercial and industrial organisations, local authorities, public services like healthcare trusts, and voluntary organisations. Many are self-employed providing bookkeeping services to smaller organisations.
No formal academic qualifications are required, although employers may ask for GCSE/S grades (A-C/1-3) in maths and English. Professional accountancy qualifications are widely available, including NVQs/SVQs from Level 1 to Level 4. Some are recognised internationally. Many employers accept older entrants. Some posts may require experience of working in a finance office or working with spreadsheets.
Individual employers usually provide on-the-job training. Professionally recognised qualifications exist in general accounting practices as well as in specialised skills such as payroll administration or internal audit. These are available through many training providers and can usually be studied via day release, evening classes or distance learning.
Accounts clerks may progress into an accounting technician role. There are several technician qualifications available, which may count towards a professional accountancy qualification or degree for those wanting to become a Chartered Accountant. Many become self-employed, setting up their own bookkeeping practice.
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