Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll
Accounting
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain practical business-ready accounts and payroll skills with the Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll. Learn to process financial transactions, operate payroll software, and support finance and admin teams. Industry-accredited, beginner-friendly, and fully online.
NZ$2,380
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Process financial transactions
Accurately process basic financial transactions and prepare accounting records.
Support accounts tasks
Assist with accounts payable and receivable in business settings.
About This Course
The Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll provides step-by-step practical training in processing financial transactions, administering payroll, and mastering cloud-based accounting software such as Xero and MYOB. Designed for those seeking entry-level admin or finance roles, returning to work, or strengthening their skills, this fully online course delivers job-relevant skills and recognised certification. Flexible payment plans and unlimited tutor support make it accessible and practical for busy learners.
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
- Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
- Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
- Using Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Introduction to Xero Online
- Setting up Xero Payroll
- Managing Payroll Items with Xero
- New Employees & Leave Requests with Xero
- Pay Templates in Xero
- Pay Runs in Xero
- Payslips & Payroll Reporting with Xero
- Filing Obligations Using Xero
- Introduction to MYOB Business Payroll
- Setting up Employees in MYOB Business Payroll
- Pay Runs in MYOB Business Payroll
- Payday Filing Status and Payroll Reporting with MYOB Business
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Accounts AdministratorPayroll AdministratorFinance AdministratorAccounts Receivable ClerkAccounts Payable ClerkPayroll Data Entry ClerkCompliance Support OfficerHR Payroll AssistantFinance Systems AssistantRemuneration Support ClerkBookkeeper
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.
