What is a trainee bookkeeper?
From processing invoices to analysing bank statements, your day will be varied and challenging. In addition to the technical requirements of the role, you could be assisting colleagues with counting stock, improving business processes and contacting customers.
The role of bookkeeper also offers good opportunities for progression. Some bookkeepers even go on to run their own company, providing services to small and medium-sized organisations.
As a trainee, you will help drive the future of accounting which sees an accelerated shift from traditional practices towards AI and automation. An increasing part of your role will be to learn new software packages and tools that will streamline and speed up processes, and help you deliver more accurate and precise insights and reports.
How do I achieve it?
Bookkeeper is a perfect role if you’re great with numbers and highly organised. You must be able to work quickly, accurately and to deadlines. You will acquire good computer skills, particularly using accounting software packages. Your presentation and communication skills will also improve.
The initial knowledge and skills required for this position are available through our Foundations level qualifications. Those interested in progressing to more senior positions will also benefit from progressing to the Applied Skills exams of the ACCA Qualification.
