Accounting Clerks - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Accounting Clerks assist the work of accounting supervisors. They collect data and make calculation and processes. They prepare financial books, file documents and type statements. They handle cash in hand and at bank.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:1 (Max:5)

Skill is rarely required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Trade Specific Competencies

Clerical skills

Typing, filing and record keeping are common tasks for most Accounting Clerks.

Computer skills

Accounting Clerks need to be good at using spreadsheets and bookkeeping software.

Detail oriented

Accounting Clerks are responsible for recording financial data and keeping records. They must pay attention to details to avoid making errors.

Integrity

Accounting Clerks have access to sensitive financial information and they must keep them confidential.

Mathematics skills

Accounting Clerks must be good at arithmetic because they deal with numbers frequently.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

usually have secondary 5 or above education level. Holders of a Diploma/ Higher Diploma/ Associate Degree in Accounting are at advantageous. Holders of the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry International Qualification (LCCI) - Level 1/2 are preferable.

Experience