Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management

Become a Payroll Officer or Accounting Technician with Xero and MYOB Skills in Australia

Are you seeking to enhance your accounting role or wanting to start a new career but don’t have the in-demand skills to increase your hiring potential? Do you aspire to manage payroll systems with expertise and confidence? Imagine being the go-to professional for all payroll-related queries in your organisation. The Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management course is designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge and skills in this critical business function.

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Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
This course takes approximately 300 hours of study, but you’ll have up to 12 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace.
Delivery
Study this course 100% online from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in Australia.

Course Overview

Exclusive Bonus: Premium Job Recruitment Access To Help You Find Your Dream Job

When you enrol in this course you’ll also unlock an exclusive bonus—premium access to a specialised recruitment service designed to connect you with top job opportunities and help you get employed as soon as you complete your course. This unique offering is only available through this course provider, giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your dream career right after completing your studies.

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

  • Accounting technician
  • Payroll officer
  • Payroll administrator
  • Human resources officer (with payroll specialisation)
  • Accounts payable/receivable clerk
  • Bookkeeper with payroll expertise
  • Financial controller (with payroll management skills)
  • Payroll consultant
  • Payroll systems analyst
  • Business owner (managing own payroll)

What You’ll Get

  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee – receive a 7-day cooling-off period (or trial period) upon enrolment.
  • Unlimited tutor support via phone or email to help you succeed.
  • An industry-recognised professional certificate after completing the course.
  • Pay upfront and receive free printed course books and notes and a study pack including all your study essentials.
  • Access to The Career Center – get a FREE CV Review and job tips to help you succeed.
  • Discover the latest payroll software with MYOB & Xero.
  • Upskill around preparing reports with MYOB.
  • Become proficient in payroll processing and understand payroll legislation.
  • Receive access to the official Xero advisor certification on completion.

The Career Center Access:

  • Free CV Templates – Freshen your current CV with one of our professional templates.
  • Free CV Review – Receive detailed feedback on your CV to ensure it stands out from the crowd.
  • Job Tips & Resources – A clear five-step job success process for you to follow to land your dream job.
  • Job Interview Ready – Receive tips & tricks on how to ace your next job interview.

Course Accreditation

The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) Accredited

This course is accredited by ICOES — ensuring you receive high-quality education and content.

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed

TCA is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

CPD Certified

TCA is a member of The CPD Certificate Service (CPD Certification). Many of their courses have received their independent CPD Certification confirming that our courses are compatible with global CPD principles.

TCA is also a registered: 

  • Xero Education Partner. 
  • MYOB Approved Education Partner .
  • The International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) Accredited Training Provider.
  • The International Association of Accounting Professionals (IAAP) Accredited Training Provider.
  • AAT Approved Training Provider.
  • Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists Member.
  • The International Live Events Association Accredited Training Provider.
  • Education Institute Member with the International Association for Counselling.

Payment Options

  • Payment Plan: $25 per week, interest-free, no deposit.
  • Upfront Payment: Up to 40% Off
  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Receive a 7-day cooling-off period (or trial period) upon enrolment.

About The Course

Become the Backbone of Financial Operations: Master Skills in Payroll Management

  • Are you seeking to enhance your accounting role or start a new career but lack the in-demand skills to increase your hiring potential? 
  • Do you aspire to manage payroll systems with expertise and confidence? 
  • Or perhaps you're already working in finance or HR and are looking to enhance your skills for a promotion or career advancement?

If this sounds like you, then this course is the perfect fit.

Introducing the Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management—a comprehensive program designed to equip you with expert payroll processing, personnel management, budgeting, and leadership skills. Whether you're looking to deepen your payroll knowledge or step into a more strategic role, this course covers it all—from mastering Xero and MYOB to understanding key Australian business legislation and advanced leadership techniques.

In this course, you’ll dive into six key modules, including:

  • Introduction to Payroll: Gain a solid understanding of payroll fundamentals and business legislation specific to Australia.
  • Xero & MYOB Payroll: Become proficient in setting up and managing payroll using Xero and MYOB software, ensuring smooth payroll operations for any organisation.
  • Personnel Management & HR: Develop skills in recruitment, workplace communication, team building, and grievance management to support a productive and compliant work environment.
  • Budgeting & Finance Management: Master the essentials of bookkeeping, financial reporting, and cash flow management to improve overall business operations.
  • Leadership & Team Building: Hone your leadership qualities, communication skills, and team-building strategies for managing both financial processes and people.

After completing the course, you’ll unlock a wide range of exciting career opportunities, including roles as a payroll officer, payroll consultant, accounting technician, payroll systems analyst, and more. Whether you're aiming for a promotion or looking to switch to a payroll-focused role, the skills and certifications you gain from this course will ensure you're ready for any challenge in the field.

Thousands of professionals are taking their payroll management skills to the next level—so don’t delay your chance to get ahead of the competition. Enquire now to become a pivotal part of your organisation's financial success. Your future in payroll expertise starts here.

Testimonials

“This program is highly recommended for working/busy mums (from my pov) that cannot attend courses in person. I have work experience in payroll, but no qualification. This is a fantastic option to gain some qualifications. Easy navigation around the site. There is help readily available for any questions you may have. Thoroughly enjoying my course two weeks in.." - Maria H.

“I recently enrolled in the Accounting and Payroll program. TCA is a very nice online platform to learn things while working full-time. The content of the study is interesting and easy to read and understand, Also we can see our progress in the module and we can discuss our queries with the Tutor anytime. I highly recommend this program to those who want to enhance their knowledge as well as a career path in Accounting and Payroll.” - Nidhi R.

"It offered me the accounting theory that I needed, with the option to add ‘Accounting Technician’ status to my name, along with applying all my theoretical knowledge into practice through the use of accounting software such as Xero. It was also a lot more value for money than other courses/had researched." - Sabrina

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