A bookkeeper is someone who helps record day-to-day financial transactions, including:
Processing invoices
Processing wages
Processing payments
Reconciling accounts before sending to an accountant at year end.
An Accountant is a qualified person who is trained in analysing and preparing your tax obligations in accordance with all ATO legislation standards. Accountants provide additional services, including:
Tax advice
Tax planning
Superannuation advice
Succession and estate planning advice