431-Numerical clerks

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Numerical clerks
ISCO Code: 
431
Job Description: 
Numerical clerks obtain, compile and compute accounting, bookkeeping, statistical, financial, and other numerical data, and take charge of cash transactions incidental to business matters.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • helping with accounting and bookkeeping records and computations
  • calculating unit production costs
  • calculating wages and in some cases preparing wage packets and paying wages
  • taking charge of cash transactions incidental to the business
  • obtaining, compiling and computing statistical or actuarial data
  • performing clerical tasks relating to the financial transactions of an insurance establishment, bank or similar establishment.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

4311 Accounting and bookkeeping clerks
4312 Statistical, finance and insurance clerks
4313 Payroll clerks