There are no formal entry requirements, although it is usual to have GCSEs/S grades (A – C/1 – 3) in maths and English. Other helpful qualifications are: City & Guilds (8953) Level 1-2 Book-keeping and Accounts, OCR Level 1 Certificate in Book-keeping or the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) ABC Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping. Also the Institute of Certified Book-keepers (ICB) offers Level 1 in Basic Book-keeping and Level 2 in Manual or Computerised Book-keeping. There is no age restriction.
An accounts/finance clerk needs to have good numerical skills, pay good attention to detail and accuracy, and be able to work easily with other people and customers. They must be able to work on their own or as part of a team.
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