Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll
Accounting
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry-accredited Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll online. Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll, including use of Xero and MYOB software, and prepare for roles in finance and payroll administration.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Understand accounting and bookkeeping principles
Gain fundamental skills in double entry bookkeeping, journal and ledger operations, and producing basic financial statements.
Process payroll transactions using MYOB and Xero
Learn how to set up and manage payrolls, process pays, manage leave and superannuation, and generate payroll reports using industry-standard software.
Manage accounts payable, receivable, and cash flows
Develop practical skills in accounts administration, including handling invoices, payments, and monitoring business cash flow.
What You're Signing Up For
This certificate provides comprehensive training in accounts administration, bookkeeping fundamentals, payroll processing, and accounting software (Xero, MYOB), along with GST and business reporting. The practical curriculum is industry-accredited and designed to prepare you for a wide range of accounting and payroll support roles within businesses of all sizes. Study fully online at your own pace, with full tutor support and flexible payment options.
Course Content
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- General Journal
- General Ledger & the Trial Balance
- Depreciation
- Adjusting Entries
- Financial Statements
- Accounting with MYOB Business Essentials
- Accounting with Xero
- Understanding GST
- Fundamentals of Payroll
- Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
- Using Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Xero Payroll: Setup, Pay Items, New Employees, Leave Requests, Pay Runs, Payslips, Payroll Reporting
- MYOB Payroll: Setup, Employees, STP, Payroll Reporting, Paying Super
What you need to know first
English language proficiency
Basic numeracy and computer literacy
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Accounting
Payroll
Finance
Business Administration
Future employment opportunities might be
Accounts Administrator
Payroll Officer
AR/AP Coordinator
Payroll & Accounts Clerk
Financial Services Administrator
BAS & GST Reporting Officer
Creditors/Debtors Clerk
HR Payroll Coordinator
Accounting Support Specialist
Business Support Accountant
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.