Bookkeeping and finance
Bookkeepers record transactions accurately so that businesses can understand their money, pay tax and make decisions.
What the work involves
- Capturing invoices and payments
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparing VAT and payroll inputs
- Using accounting software
Questions to ask yourself
- Do I like detail and accuracy?
- Am I comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets?
Try a beginner activity
Reconcile last month’s personal bank statement against your own records and list every difference you find.
What a course alone won’t do: Some finance roles, such as registered accountant or tax practitioner, require membership of a recognised professional body. A short course alone does not grant that status.