Word
bookkeeper
Phoneticsbook·keep·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbʊkˌkipɝ/
UK/bˈʊkkiːpɐ/
Accounting
Definition
n. a person who keeps a record of a business's money. They track every payment and receipt to make sure the books are balanced.
n. a person responsible for maintaining the financial records of a business or individual. Typically focuses on the day-to-day recording of transactions rather than the strategic analysis of financial data.
Examples
“The bookkeeper records every sale and expense.”
“After the accountant left, the small business hired a bookkeeper to manage the daily cash flow and payroll.”
“While the bookkeeper ensures that the general ledger remains accurate, the financial director uses that data to forecast long-term growth and manage the company's overall debt.”
Examples
simple
“The bookkeeper records every sale and expense.”
contextual
“After the accountant left, the small business hired a bookkeeper to manage the daily cash flow and payroll.”
complex
“While the bookkeeper ensures that the general ledger remains accurate, the financial director uses that data to forecast long-term growth and manage the company's overall debt.”
Real-World Examples
“Wong says she even did the company accounts on Sundays rather than pay for a bookkeeper because, at the time, saving the money mattered more than getting the day back.” Etymology
From book + keeper.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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