Was macht ein Sachbearbeiter Finanzen?

A finance clerk performs a wide range of tasks relating to bookkeeping and accounting. The activities are both operational and analytical in nature and play a central role in the financial management of a company. Typical tasks for finance clerks are

• Recording and processing business transactions
• Careful documentation of accounting transactions
• Independent checking, account assignment and posting of invoices
• Recording, control and evaluation of payment and delivery movements
• Reconciliation of accounts and preparation of statistical evaluations
• Monitoring the dunning process and managing payment runs
• Assistance with monthly and annual financial statements and tax returns
• Communication and coordination with internal departments, authorities, suppliers and customers

These tasks require a structured way of working, a good understanding of figures and knowledge of accounting software. Depending on the company, the area of responsibility as a finance clerk can vary slightly - in larger companies, greater specialization is often possible.

The exact course content for the later activities as a finance clerk can vary depending on the school. It is therefore worth enquiring about the individual requirements directly with the desired school. For personal information, simply fill out the contact form - the request will be forwarded directly to the relevant school.