Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Money and graphs located on a desk with a calculator
Here's a career that really adds up!

If you love a good bit of maths, and spreadsheets are your friend, a career in finance or accounting could be for you!

This qualification will get you job ready for working in the finance sector, across a range of industries and businesses. You'll learn about payroll transactions and procedures; as well as general ledger administration; and gain skills and knowledge to be able to perform a range of financial calculations; produce spreadsheets; and prepare financial reports.

What a great way to kickstart your financial services career!

Apprenticeship or Traineeship
VET for secondary students
Industry: Business and Finance
National course code: FNS30322 | WA State ID: BHU4

Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course

To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Are you looking to invest yourself in a rewarding accounts career?

When you complete the Certificate III in Accounts Administration you will have skills that employers are looking for, making you ideal for roles in accounts payable and receivable, as a cashier, payroll officer or accounts clerk.

The course is also great for business owners, entrepreneurs, self-employed people, and freelancers who need hands on accounting knowledge to manage their business or wish to update their skills.

An excellent qualification to launch your highly successful and rewarding career

Gain the latest qualification to help you on your way to a career in accounting. You'll gain essential accounting skills including the use of accounting software like Xerox, to help you deal with finances for a small business or an organisation.

This course is particularly suited to anyone who has just completed school, is contemplating a career change or re-entering the workforce.

If you have an eye for figures, can think on your feet, and enjoy working with others, then this is an excellent qualification to launch you towards a highly successful and rewarding career. 

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are industry professionals as you learn the fundamentals of accounting and entry-level bookkeeping. You'll be trained in general ledger administration to help you manage finances for a company, and gain essential knowledge in how to record financial transactions, maintain financial records, complete calculations and create spreadsheets. You'll also develop skills in using computerised accounting software including MYOB and XERO, as well as performing payroll procedures and producing reports.

This course will make you job-ready for roles in accounts payable and receivable, or as a Cashier, Payroll Officer or Accounts Clerk, which are integral positions required across businesses and industries at large. The course is ideal for school leavers, those looking for a new career path, re-entering the workforce or even for business owners who wish to build a skillset in accounting to manage their business.

Locations

Bentley
Mandurah
Murdoch
Rockingham
Thornlie

This qualification would suit candidates wishing to work towards becoming qualified for bookkeeping job roles in financial services and other industries requiring bookkeeping support functions.

Computerised accounting units include MYOB software.

Locations

Albany
Bunbury
Manjimup

Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

This program is delivered as a traineeship with training and assessment designed and documented in a Training Plan to suit the workplace and the development of practical skills to support the job role. The aim is to improve performance on the job to achieve better business outcomes. This program reflects the job roles of employees with functions that could include financial data entry, processing accounts and payrolls, providing customer service in financial transactions, and producing financial reports. Individuals in these roles apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known situations under general supervision. Call us today on (08) 9355 5400 to find out more!

Delivery location

Perth

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