Certificate in Bookkeeping
Accounting
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry recognised certificate in bookkeeping 100% online. Build practical accounting and bookkeeping skills, including payroll, GST, financial reporting, and hands-on experience with Xero, MYOB, and Excel. Flexible study, tutor support, and career guidance included.
NZ$1,609
inc GST
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Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 6 months
NZ$1,609
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Understand how bookkeeping works in real workplaces
Gain foundational knowledge of bookkeeping principles and processes as they apply in New Zealand businesses.
Process invoices and financial transactions
Learn to manage accounts payable and receivable, including entering, reconciling and tracking financial data.
Support payroll and tax-related tasks
Develop skills to process payroll, apply GST and income tax procedures, and meet regulatory compliance requirements.
About This Course
The Certificate in Bookkeeping from The Career Academy is designed to equip learners with essential bookkeeping and accounting skills for business use. Study topics include GST, payroll, financial statements, budgeting, and practical use of Xero, MYOB, and Excel software. Suitable for beginners or those looking to upskill for finance and administrative roles, the course is 100% online, self-paced, and offers career support and tutor guidance. Recognised by industry bodies, the qualification prepares students for entry-level positions and further career development as a bookkeeper or accounts assistant.
Course Content
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- General Journal
- General Ledger & the Trial Balance
- Depreciation
- Adjusting Entries
- Financial Statements
- Understanding GST
- Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
- Fringe Benefit Tax
- Fundamentals of Income Tax
- Accounting with MYOB Business Essentials
- Accounting with Xero
- Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
- Using Microsoft Excel
Entry Requirements
No prior bookkeeping or accounting experience required
Build towards these roles
BookkeeperAccounts TechnicianPurchase Ledger ClerkSales Ledger ClerkPayroll Data Entry ClerkFinance Administration AssistantAccounts Payable ClerkAccounts Receivable ClerkCredit Control AssistantSmall‑Business BookkeeperAccounts AssistantOffice Administrator
Build skills in these industries
AccountingFinanceBusiness
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.
