NQF Level 5 | Services SETA

Bookkeeper

Develop professional bookkeeping skills for financial record management and accounting support. This comprehensive qualification prepares you for a career in financial services and accounting.

364
Credits
36
Months
NQF 5
Level
Professional bookkeeper at work

Qualification Overview

This Bookkeeper qualification provides comprehensive training in financial record-keeping, accounting principles, and business financial management. The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills needed to maintain accurate financial records and support business decision-making processes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:

  • Record and process financial transactions using accounting software
  • Prepare and reconcile financial statements and reports
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable
  • Process payroll and handle tax compliance
  • Apply principles of cost and management accounting
  • Maintain proper filing systems and financial records

Core Modules

Module 1: Computer Skills

  • End user computing and digital literacy

Module 2: Introduction to Bookkeeping

  • Accounting system fundamentals
  • Bookkeeping practice
  • Financial accounting
  • Use a recognised accounting system to record accounting and related calculations to validate the legitimacy and accuracy of documents and records relating to payments, receipts and other financial transactions
  • Maintain and update filing of financial records either manually or using electronic devices
  • Apply knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of work

Module 3: Management Accounting

  • Basic Principles of Cost and Management Accounting

Module 4: Taxation

  • Basic taxation
  • Principles of Taxation

Module 5: Financial Analysis

  • Basic business calculations
  • Apply fundamental financial techniques to perform bookkeeping duties with accuracy

Module 6: Project Management

  • Professional communication and correspondence

Module 7: Business Communication

  • Business communication and customer services
  • Ready for work standards
  • Communicate effectively using appropriate methods to maintain effective customer relationships according to organisational standards
  • Apply knowledge of accounting principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems according to professional and ethical standards

Workplace Experience Modules

Year 3 Workplace Training

Record and calculate financial transactions using an accounting information system
Reconcile records of sales and financial transactions
Develop and use spreadsheets to perform financial calculations
Assist with the calculation of the cost of a product or service for purchasing/manufacturing purposes
Assist with preparing operational budget
Prepare financial reports
Prepare statutory returns for tax compliance purposes
Record inventory and assets
Process payroll transactions using computerised software
Support administrative processes given in financial unit
Handle customer and clients queries and liaison in relation to financial matters
Apply correct and timely processes to all financial supportive tasks for the unit/division
Audit packs prepared under supervision according to internal control procedures

Qualification Details

SETA Services SETA
NQF Level Level 5
Credits 364 Credits
Duration 36 Months
SAQA ID 98959
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Career Opportunities

  • Professional Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Clerk
  • Financial Assistant
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Accounting Technician
  • Small Business Financial Advisor

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