Master payroll processing, accounts administration, and Australian tax obligations, online, self-paced, and ready to fit around your life.
Master payroll processing, accounts administration, and Australian tax obligations, online, self-paced, and ready to fit around your life.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Topic 1Accounting and Bookkeeping FundamentalsTopic 2General JournalTopic 3General Ledger & the Trial BalanceTopic 4DepreciationTopic 5Adjusting EntriesTopic 6Financial StatementsTopic 7Accounting with MYOB Business EssentialsTopic 8Accounting with XeroTopic 9Understanding GSTTopic 10Fundamentals of PayrollTopic 11Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash ManagementTopic 12Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow ManagementTopic 13Using Microsoft ExcelTopic 14Introduction to Microsoft WordTopic 15Introduction to Xero OnlineTopic 16Setting up Xero PayrollTopic 17Managing Payroll Items with XeroTopic 18New Employees & Leave Requests with XeroTopic 19Pay Templates in XeroTopic 20Pay Runs in XeroTopic 21Payslips & Payroll Reporting with XeroTopic 22Employment Payment Summaries with XeroTopic 23Introduction to MYOB Business Essentials PayrollTopic 24Setting up MYOB Business Essentials PayrollTopic 25Setting up Employees in MYOB Business Essentials PayrollTopic 26Setting up Single Touch Payroll (STP) with MYOB Business EssentialsTopic 27Processing Pays with MYOB Business EssentialsTopic 28Paying Super and Payroll Reporting with MYOB Business EssentialsWhat you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Upon successfully completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Students have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours, with a team of qualified accounting, bookkeeping, and administration tutors ready to help.
Study entirely online at your own pace with no fixed intakes. Start anytime and study whenever suits you, fitting learning around work and family commitments.
Includes six months of free access to MYOB Business Essentials software through The Career Academy's partnership with MYOB.
Through a special partnership with Xero, students can gain access to the official Xero Advisor Certification.
Course includes multiple free e-books: The Big Issues in Employment (2nd Ed.), Australian Master Human Resources Guide (11th Ed.), Australian Practical Accounting Guide, AU Master Bookkeepers Guide (8th Ed.), Australian Master GST Guide 2023 (24th Ed.), Australian GST Legislation 2024 (27th Ed.), and Australian Master Superannuation Guide 2023-24 (27th Ed.).
The course provides career benefits and support services to help students stand out in the job market and pursue roles in accounts administration and payroll.
Stay connected with payroll professionals through exclusive networking events and industry forums. Courses are kept up to date with the latest payroll legislation, regulations, and best practices.
Six months of free access to MYOB Business Essentials software included with the course.
The Career Academy is an online education provider helping 25,000+ students each year. They offer 100% online, self-paced courses with a 10-day money back guarantee, flexible payment plans (e.g. $25 per week), and unlimited 24/7 support via email and phone. Courses are industry-accredited and cover areas including psychology and counselling, medical reception, bookkeeping, dog grooming, and more. Student stories highlight career changers and upskilling across diverse industries.
A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
This course covers the core skills employers look for in accounts and payroll roles: processing payroll, managing accounts receivable and payable, applying GST and BAS requirements, and understanding superannuation obligations. Students work through approximately 140 hours of content across 6 months of access.
Delivered by The Career Academy, the course is accredited by ICOES and endorsed by the CPD Standards Office. Students graduate with a Certificate of Achievement, access to the Xero Advisor Certification pathway, and six months of free MYOB Business Essentials software, practical tools that translate directly to the workplace.
The course suits career changers, bookkeeping assistants looking to formalise their skills, and office administrators moving into finance support roles. Everything runs online and self-paced, with unlimited tutor support available by phone and email during business hours.
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Last updated: July 2026