ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Accounts Clerk: ANZSCO code 551111

Accounts Clerk is occupation 551111 in ANZSCO 1.3, the classification Immigration New Zealand uses for most work visas and every Skilled Migrant Category application. It sits at ANZSCO skill level 4, in unit group 5511 Accounting Clerks.

ANZSCO code: 551111
Skill level: 4
Unit group: 5511 Accounting Clerks
Green List: No

Accounts Clerk: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 4. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification. At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Under the National Occupation List, code 551111 is "Accounts Officer" at NOL skill level 4: NZQCF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 2-3/NOL Skill Level 4).

A skill level describes the occupation, not you. Immigration New Zealand matches a job to the single closest occupation, and the skill level comes from that occupation; more experience does not move an occupation to a higher level.

What does an accounts clerk do?

Monitors creditor and debtor accounts, and undertakes related routine documentation. May work in a call centre.

Tasks for unit group 5511 Accounting Clerks include:

Preparing and processing documentation related to accounts payable and receivable
Reconciling invoices and despatching payments
Calculating, analysing and investigating the costs of proposed expenditure, wages and standard costs
Preparing bank reconciliations
Allocating expenditure to specified budget accounts
Summarising expenditure and receipts
Preparing records of standard costs and values for items such as raw materials and packaging supplies
Recording cost variations and contract price movements
Compiling cost data for preparation of operating budgets, and profit and loss calculations
Investigating the costs of proposed expenditures, quotations and estimates
Preparing reports of total costs, inventory adjustments, selling prices and profits
May work in a call centre

Other job titles under ANZSCO 551111

Alternative titles and specialisations from ANZSCO, and job titles Stats NZ lists under the same code:

Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk
Audit Clerk
Investment Accounting Clerk
Account Coordinator
Accountancy Clerk
Accountants Assistant
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Technician
Accounts Administrator
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Officer
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Payable Officer
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Accounts Payable Team Leader
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Accounts Supervisor
Asset Accounting Officer
Billing Administrator
Billing Representative
Debt Officer

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Debtors Clerk
Invoice Clerk
Invoicing Clerk
Payments Clerk
Payments Officer
Reconciliation Officer
Revenue Assessment Officer
Revenue Clerk
Revenue Officer
Senior Accounts Assistant
Senior Accounts Clerk
Senior Accounts Officer
Settlements Officer
Trust Account Manager
Warranty Administrator

What skill level 4 means for New Zealand visas

Visa rule	For this occupation	More
Accredited Employer Work Visa: longest visa	Up to 3 years for skill level 4 and 5 roles.	AEWV guide
AEWV: evidence of English	Required for skill level 4 and 5 roles, with limited exemptions.	AEWV guide
Supporting a partner's visa	A higher wage threshold applies to skill level 4 and 5 roles, with exceptions for some care, transport and Green List roles.	Partner of a Worker
Skilled Migrant Category: Skilled Work Experience pathway	Not available: skill level 4 and 5 occupations are excluded.	Skilled Work Experience pathway
SMC red and amber lists	Not on either list.	INZ's lists
SMC Trades and Technician pathway	Not on INZ's list of eligible occupations.	INZ's list
Green List	No Green List role is listed under this code.	INZ's Green List

Rules as published by Immigration New Zealand. Lists synced 31 October 2026. Each visa has further requirements beyond skill level, including pay and work experience.

National Occupation List occupations for ANZSCO 551111

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 551111. Immigration New Zealand accepts a NOL code only for an AEWV or job check, and only for occupations on its published list; for any other visa, use the ANZSCO code.

NOL code	NOL occupation	NOL skill level	INZ accepts for an AEWV
551111	Accounts Officer	4	Not yet

More about this job in New Zealand

Stats NZ links this occupation to Tahatū, the government careers website, which has more about the work in New Zealand, including pay: Accounts officer .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Accounts Clerk?

Accounts Clerk is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 551111, in unit group 5511 Accounting Clerks. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Accounts Clerk?

ANZSCO skill level 4, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification. At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Is Accounts Clerk on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 551111 on Immigration New Zealand's Green List as at 31 October 2026.

Sources: ANZSCO version 1.3, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CC BY 4.0, synced 31 October 2026; National Occupation List V3.0.0, Stats NZ, CC BY 4.0, synced 1 November 2026; Immigration New Zealand occupation lists, synced 31 October 2026. This page reproduces published classifications and Immigration New Zealand's lists. It is general information, not immigration advice. ProVisas is a licensed New Zealand immigration advisory firm (IAA Licence 201301110).