Basic Bookkeeping Training
Skills for Bookkeepers
A bookkeeper is an individual who manages the
organization, maintenance and updating of a company's
financial records.
Knowledge Needed
We all deal with numbers at some point in our lives. This
includes budgeting, taxes, and managing personal
finances. A foundational knowledge of bookkeeping is
helpful. These courses vary in the amount of time required
and the level of detail they cover, but they should all help
you get started in bookkeeping.
What is a Bookkeepier
Definitions
A bookkeeper is an individual who manages the organization,
maintenance and updating of a company's financial records.
Bookkeeping software and databases are used by bookkeepers
to keep track of financial records. This includes company
income and expenditures. The bookkeeper is usually
responsible for managing the entire financial and payroll
process. They complete day-to-day tasks such as collecting
debts, submitting government forms and paying bills.
Duties of a Bookkeeper
The bookkeeper also has other duties that are common to
them:
Audits of financial records are conducted to balance the books properly
and find errors
Examining invoices to verify financial information, and authorizing payment
methods and dates.
Presentation of financial statements to the leadership and other
stakeholders
Receiving and recording checks, vouchers and cash payments from clients
Computer Skills
Get to know computers
Most of your work as a bookkeeper will require you to be
computer-literate in order to update and input financial
data into bookkeeping software systems. Employers may
expect you to be proficient in a variety of accounting and
bookkeeping databases, as well as adaptable to new
systems.
Payroll Knowlegde
Work the Payroll
Supervise payroll processes to make sure employees get the correct amount of
compensation on the right dates
You will be responsible for managing financial records and payments. This means
you need to have excellent organizational skills. You and your colleagues can
increase efficiency and productivity by organizing financial documents properly.
You will interact with clients, vendors, and employees throughout the day to resolve
financial queries and address concerns. It is important that you are able to
communicate clearly with clients and employees the expectations of the company,
as well as report on financial progress to senior leaders.
Basic Maths
Learn more Maths
Supervise payroll processes to make sure employees get the correct amount of
compensation on the right dates
You will be responsible for managing financial records and payments. This means
you need to have excellent organizational skills. You and your colleagues can
increase efficiency and productivity by organizing financial documents properly.
You will interact with clients, vendors, and employees throughout the day to resolve
financial queries and address concerns. It is important that you are able to
communicate clearly with clients and employees the expectations of the company,
as well as report on financial progress to senior leaders.