Bookkeepers and accountants sometimes do the same work, but have a different skill set. In general, a bookkeeper's role is to record transactions and keep you financially organized, while accountants provide consultation, analysis, and are more qualified to advise on tax matters.

Challenges bookkeepers face Most people would say that the work of a bookkeeper is hard. In addition to having basic bookkeeping education, one should be familiar with laws. Frequent changes in the legislation further complicate this work.