Bookkeeper

usgb/ˈbʊkkiːpər/
noun

A person who records the money earned and spent by a business or person.

John hired a bookkeeper to manage his business's finances.
Visual representation of "bookkeeper" - A person who records the money earned and spent by a business or person.

Often appears as...

  • professional bookkeeper
  • hire a bookkeeper
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Work Expertise

Bookkeeper is used for someone with specific skills in financial record-keeping, not just any office worker.

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Sally is a great bookkeeper; she organized all our invoices perfectly.
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Accuracy Important

Emphasizes the importance of precision and attention to detail in a bookkeeper's work.

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Accuracy is critical; a small error by the bookkeeper could mean a big problem for us.
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Not an Accountant

Understand the difference; a bookkeeper maintains records, while an accountant may advise on financial strategy.

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Our bookkeeper prepares the data that our accountant reviews at the end of the year.
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