Bookkeeper NQF Level 5 | Services SETA

Qualification Overview

This Bookkeeper qualification provides comprehensive training in financial record-keeping, accounting principles, and business financial management. The program 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

Career Opportunities

This qualification opens doors to various financial opportunities including:

Professional Bookkeeper

Accounts Clerk

Financial Assistant

Payroll Clerk

Accounting Technician

Small Business Financial Advisor

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

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Bookkeeper

Qualification Overview

Learning Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Core Modules

Module 1: Computer Skills

Module 2: Introduction to Bookkeeping

Module 3: Management Accounting

Module 4: Taxation

Module 5: Financial Analysis

Module 6: Project Management

Module 7: Business Communication

Workplace Experience Modules

Year 3 Workplace Training

Qualification Details

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Business Administration

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Bookkeeper

Qualification Overview

Learning Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Core Modules

Module 1: Computer Skills

Module 2: Introduction to Bookkeeping

Module 3: Management Accounting

Module 4: Taxation

Module 5: Financial Analysis

Module 6: Project Management

Module 7: Business Communication

Workplace Experience Modules

Year 3 Workplace Training

Qualification Details

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Related Qualifications

Business Administration

Project Manager

Quality Manager

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