Online Course · Payroll Administration

For Admin Workers Looking to Get Into Xero Payroll

Whether you are new to pays or already close to them, Xero is where a lot of them get run. This course starts with payroll basics, then builds pay templates, pay runs and payslips inside Xero.

From $29a week, no deposit
6 Monthscourse access
80 Hoursof study, roughly
No Examsever
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaPayroll Administration
Course Access6 Months
Study HoursAbout 80 hours
Study ModeOnline, 24/7 access
AssessmentNo exams
PaymentsFrom $29 per week
Comes with
  • No payroll background needed
  • Xero Advisor Certification access
  • Unlimited tutor support
  • E-books included
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Learn The Whole Cycle

Set up payroll, build pay templates, run the pays, send the payslips.

Add A Named Skill

Xero payroll is a line on a job ad. This puts it on your CV.

Two Doors Open

The course also opens the path to MYOB payroll certification later.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Payroll skills travel across every industry that employs people. The day is timesheets, leave, pay runs and payslip questions.

Xero Payroll Administrator

Run the pay cycle inside Xero.

STP Payroll Coordinator

Keep each filing on time and correct.

Payroll Systems Support

Help a team get their payroll file right.

Leave And Entitlements Officer

Track leave, balances and requests.

Payslip Processing Clerk

Get payslips out and questions answered.

Payroll Reporting Specialist

Turn pay data into the reports the boss needs.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every job is different, and some ask for more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Payroll basics first, then Xero end to end.

01
Before The Software
How pay works, plainly.
Fundamentals of Payroll
Introduction to Xero Online
02
Setting Payroll Up
Getting the file ready for people.
Setting up Xero Payroll
Managing Payroll Items with Xero
New Employees & Leave Requests with Xero
Pay Templates in Xero
03
Paying People
The cycle, then the paperwork.
Pay Runs in Xero
Payslips & Payroll Reporting with Xero
Employment Payment Summaries with Xero
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Payroll basics, how pay works
  • Setup, payroll items and employees
  • Pay runs, templates and processing
  • Reporting, payslips and payment summaries

As a Student

  • Six months, of course access
  • Tutor support, phone and email, unlimited
  • No exams, no exams, ever
  • CPD credits, earned on completion
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things that make this one stand out.

01
Xero Certification Access

Xero's own Advisor Certification comes with the course.

02
Templates And Leave

Pay templates, leave requests and new starters all get their own topic.

03
An Accounting Body Behind It

The International Association of Accounting Professionals backs the course.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Achievement

Issued on completion

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued by the college when you finish.

Xero Advisor Certification

Xero's own certification comes with it.

A SEEK Pass Credential

A link in your learning platform puts it on SEEK.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Make An Enquiry

Send the course name and a good time to call.

Step two

Get The Detail

An advisor walks you through the Xero topics.

Step three

Sort The Fees

Upfront, or weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Get Underway

Enrol and open the first payroll topic.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $29 / week
Pay upfront, or on a plan paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
No deposit to start
No credit check
10-day money back guarantee
Fees are quoted plus GST
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need payroll experience?

None at all. It starts with the fundamentals.

How long does it take?

Around eighty hours of work, with six months of access.

Do I need to know Xero?

No. There is an introduction to Xero before the payroll work.

Are there exams?

No exams, ever. You work through the topics at your own pace.

Do I get the Xero certification?

Yes. Access to Xero's official Advisor Certification is included.

Is this course accredited?

It is accredited by ICOES, the CPD Standards Office and the International Association of Accounting Professionals. It is not nationally recognised, and the college is not an RTO. In payroll, employers hire on what you can do in the software.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. A 10-day money back guarantee applies from enrolment.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by The Career Academy.

It is a Xero Partner and an MYOB Approved Education Partner, and has been teaching for over fifteen years.

Xero PartnerIAB accredited providerAAT approved providerTutor support included
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