What is accounts administration?

An accounts administrator can do the basics of accounting within a business along with the specialised administration needs of a company's accounting department. Accounts clerks can work in such areas as an accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk and payroll clerks and will be able to prepare financial reports, create and use spreadsheets, and set up and use a computerised accounting system such as the MYOB software. The Certificate III in Accounts Admin will also lead you on a pathway towards becoming a fully fledged Bookkeeper or Accountant.

What will I learn?

• File, check and process financial data
• Provide customer service in financial transactions
• Process payroll
• Front line cashiering
• Bank account maintenance
• Enter transaction data to ledgers and maintain a general ledger
• Process purchases and sales including EFT/e-business
• Produce GST reports

What are the benefits?

• Become a better job candidate
• Prerequisite to the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and/or Accounting
• Use accounting software
• Learn about the financial services industry
• Write basic financial reports
• Nationally accredited qualification

Am I eligible for government funding?

Depending on your individual (or organisation's) situation, you may be eligible to receive government funding. The funding may cover part or the full cost of the program. To find out more about this opportunity speak to one of our consultants on 1300 883 445.

Can my work experience be recognised?

The skills and knowledge gained during your career can be credited towards getting a formal qualification. Known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the scheme can be used to gain a full or part qualification. To find out if your work experience applies, call us on 1300 883 445.

How will I be assessed?

To gain the qualification in accounts administration you will have to pass a number of practical and workplace (or simulated workplace) assessments. The assessments for this course are based on both formal and informal processes as required by the government.

This program is made up of seven core and four elective units of competency:

Core Units

• Participate in OHS processes
• Design and produce business documents
• Write simple documents
• Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• Perform financial calculations
• Work effectively in the financial services industry

Elective Units

• Maintain financial records
• Deliver and monitor a service to customers
• Establish and maintain a cash accounting system
• Set up and operate a computerised accounting system

Click here to download the Cert III in Accounts Administration guide.

Why study with us?

• Experienced RTO
• CBD located training centres
• Qualified trainers
• Flexible study options (online, classroom and on-site)
• Payment plan available

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