Learn to Type – Typing Tests
Typing is one of the most underestimated skills in small business — and one of the most critical. Yet it is surprising how many people who work on keyboards every day have no idea what home keys are.
Ask the question, “Can you type? Do you know your home keys?” and the response is often a dismissive “Do not worry about it.” Translation: no — or complete confusion.
Many people assume that if they can press keys, they can type. But real typing is a learned skill. It means typing without looking at the keyboard, using correct finger placement, accuracy, and speed.
In bookkeeping and accounting, this matters more than most people realise.
Accurate bookkeeping starts with accurate data entry. If a bookkeeper is constantly looking down at the keyboard, hunting for keys, mistakes increase and productivity drops. Time is wasted correcting errors that never should have happened in the first place.
At its core, bookkeeping is detail work. Every single cent matters. Accuracy is non-negotiable.
That’s why strong typing skills — including proper use of home keys — are an essential requirement for everyone in our company.
What Are Home Keys?
Home keys are the keys your fingers rest on so you can type while looking at the screen instead of the keyboard. From this position, your fingers can quickly and efficiently reach all other keys, always returning to the home position.
Keyboard home keys:
Left hand: A S D F
Right hand: J K L ;
These keys act as the anchor point for efficient typing. Once learned, your hands move automatically, reducing errors and dramatically increasing speed.
Typing Is a Skill — and Skills Can Be Learned
If your accounting or bookkeeping staff don’t currently type using home keys, the real question is this:
Are they willing to learn?
Typing is not a talent you’re born with. It’s a skill — and like any skill, it can be taught, practised, and mastered.
For those willing to go the extra mile to become a great bookkeeper, learning proper typing is one of the simplest and most valuable upgrades you can make. Typing tests and training tools make learning engaging, practical, and surprisingly fast.
Why This Matters to Our Clients
If you are looking for someone to manage your financial accounts, precision and expertise are crucial.
At My Great Bookkeeper Pty Ltd, we offer more than basic bookkeeping. Our team is made up of skilled professionals who understand both the technical and practical demands of accurate accounting — including strong typing fundamentals.
Our ability to type efficiently and accurately means:
Faster data entry
Fewer errors
Clean, reliable accounts
Up-to-date financial records
Excellent typing skills allow us to move confidently through your accounts, quickly identify discrepancies, and correct issues before they become problems. Every keystroke matters — and we treat it that way.
When you choose My Great Bookkeeper Pty Ltd, you are not just hiring bookkeepers. You are engaging professionals who prioritise accuracy, efficiency, and reliability at every level.
That is the difference proper skills make — and it’s why your accounts are in capable hands.