Accounts Administration and Payroll Pathway
Accounting
A course by
The Career Academy
A comprehensive online pathway designed to build practical job-ready skills in accounts administration, payroll, and financial administration using industry standard software like Xero and MYOB. Graduates gain an industry-recognised certificate and become confident in supporting accounting and payroll functions.
NZ$3,909
inc GST
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Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 18 months
NZ$3,909
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Process basic financial transactions accurately
Gain competency in recording and supporting accounts transactions, journaling, and ledger processes.
Support accounts payable and receivable tasks
Effectively manage payables, receivables, and associated reconciliations using accounting software.
Understand payroll processing and compliance
Confidently carry out payroll functions including pay runs, leave, regulatory reporting, and filing obligations using MYOB and Xero payroll modules.
About This Course
The Accounts Administration and Payroll Pathway is an in-depth online course from The Career Academy, equipping students with foundational and advanced financial administration skills, payroll processing, accounts management, tax basics, and the use of industry-standard software such as Xero and MYOB. Learners develop practical accounting and payroll capabilities, including GST, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and software-based workflows, making them ready for a variety of finance administration roles. The course incorporates industry accreditations, unlimited tutor support, and free student resources, and it is suitable for both absolute beginners and those seeking to formalise or deepen their skills. Graduates receive an industry-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
Course Content
- Certificate in Accounts Administration
- Diploma in Accounting
- Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Program
- Certificate in Xero Payroll
- Certificate in MYOB Business Payroll
- Certificate in Xero
- Advanced Certificate in Xero
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- General Journal and General Ledger
- Trial Balance and Financial Statements
- Depreciation and Adjusting Entries
- MYOB Business Essentials and Xero
- Understanding GST
- Employment Law & Payroll Introduction
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
- Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills
- NZ Financial Reporting Framework
- Tax Fundamentals
- Cost Classification and Costing Methods
- Performance Management & Measurement
- Professional Ethics and Compliance
- Digital Business and Cybersecurity
- Practice and Workflow Management
- Software certification in Xero and MYOB Payroll
Entry Requirements
No previous accounts or payroll experience required
Build towards these roles
Payroll OfficerPayroll AdministratorPayroll CoordinatorPayroll Data Entry ClerkAccounts Administration OfficerFinance AdministratorHR Payroll AssistantRemuneration Support OfficerOffice AdministratorAccount Clerk
Build skills in these industries
AccountingFinanceBusiness Administration
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.
