Ultimately, assess whether bookkeeping aligns with your long-term goals and passions within the accounting and finance field. If you're someone who enjoys number-crunching, keeping things organised, being detailed, using bookkeeping software, and talking to clients, you might just be a bookkeeper in the making.

Your bookkeeper may track accounts payable (money you owe) and accounts receivable (money owed to you). Bookkeepers keep tabs on all invoices and due dates and follow up with late payers. They will also make sure you pay your bills on time and don't pay twice.