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Accounts Clerk (WA)

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Education and Training:

You can work as an accounts clerk without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications. You may like to consider a VET qualification in business, financial services, bookkeeping, accounts administration or accounting. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information. You may be able to study through distance education.

You can also become an accounts clerk through a traineeship in Accounts Administration or Financial Services (Accounts Clerical). Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Financial Services Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

To work as a BAS agent or tax agent, you must be registered with the Tax Practitioners Board and you must meet minimum requirements for education and experience. See www.tpb.gov.au for more information about qualification and experience requirements for registration.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Maintain Financial Records (BSB Unit)
  2. Prepare and Process Medical Accounts (BSB Unit)
  3. Process Accounts Payable and Receivable (BSB Unit)
  4. Process Payroll (BSB Unit)
  5. Certificate I in Financial Services
  6. Certificate II in Financial Services *
  7. Certificate II in Financial Services (04)
  8. Certificate III in Accounts Administration *
  9. Certificate III in Accounts Administration (10) *
  10. Certificate III in Business *
  11. Certificate III in Business (07) *
  12. Certificate III in Financial Services *
  13. Certificate III in Financial Services (07) *
  14. Certificate IV in Accounting *
  15. Certificate IV in Accounting (10) *
  16. Certificate IV in Bookkeeping *
  17. Certificate IV in Bookkeeping (10) *
  18. Certificate IV in Financial Practice Support
  19. Certificate IV in Financial Services
  20. Certificate IV in Financial Services (07) *
  21. Certificate IV in Financial Services - Accounting
  22. Certificate IV in Financial Services - Accounting (04)
  23. Certificate IV in Financial Services - Credit Management (04)
  24. Diploma of Accounting *
  25. Diploma of Accounting (04) *
  26. Diploma of Business *
  27. Advanced Diploma of Accounting *

Employment Opportunities:

Accounts clerks are employed in a wide range of industries including finance, property, business services, manufacturing and government. Job opportunities depend on the state of the economy, the growth of new businesses and the level of computerisation of financial procedures.

Part-time, temporary and contract employment is becoming more common. Competition for some positions may be strong.

For Further Information:

Finance Sector Union (National Office)

1300 366 378

Innovation and Business Skills Australia

Institute of Public Accountants (WA Division)

(08) 9474 1755

Tax Practitioners Board

1300 362 829

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