Accounts officer, Kaituhi kaute
Also known as
- Bookkeeper, accounts receivable officer, accounts payable officer, billing administrator, finance officer
- , Āpiha Kaute
Accounts officers manage and monitor financial information for organisations.
Duration
1:58 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$57K to $82K
Most common
$103K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax

Accounts officers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices, and may travel locally
- need to be accurate, logical and communicate well
Tasks
- maintain financial or account records
- operate computers or computerised equipment
- execute sales or other financial transactions
- verify accuracy of financial or transactional data
- compile data or documentation
- prepare cash for deposit or disbursement
- monitor organisational compliance with regulations
- calculate financial data
- operate office equipment
- collect deposits, payments or fees
Organised
Enterprising
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in accountancy, banking and finance, business and management or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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