Bookkeeping

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Accounts Clerk

An Accounts Clerk handles accounts payable and receivable, managing paperwork, data entry, and reconciling statements with great attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Payroll Clerk

A Payroll Clerk processes employee wages, maintains records, calculates payments, and responds to inquiries, ensuring accurate payroll management.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Beginner

Payroll Officer

A Payroll Officer manages an organisation's payroll by processing wages, maintaining employee records, and ensuring accurate tax and deductions.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Assistant Accountant

An Assistant Accountant supports a financial team by managing accounts, processing transactions, and preparing reports while adapting to varied tasks.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

Accounts Officer

An Accounts Officer manages financial records, oversees income and expenditures, processes invoices, reconciles statements, and prepares reports efficiently.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

Bookkeeper

A Bookkeeper manages financial records, tracks transactions, prepares reports, and reconciles statements, ensuring accuracy and detail.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Accounts Receivable Officer

An Accounts Receivable Officer ensures timely payments for products/services, generates invoices, processes payments, and maintains customer accounts efficiently.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

BAS Agent

A BAS Agent prepares and lodges Business Activity Statements, assisting businesses with GST and tax obligations while ensuring data accuracy.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Senior Accountant

A Senior Accountant oversees financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, budget management, and process improvements.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in bookkeeping

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,290
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator
Office Assistant Receptionist Customer Service Representative Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Administration Manager Business Administrator School Administration Officer Personal Assistant Scheduler Administrative Assistant
+ 13 more
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Online
12 months
$3,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Officer
Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk BAS Agent Payroll Clerk + 5 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant Talent Acquisition Specialist + 1 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Payroll Officer
Human Resources Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Payroll Officer Human Resources Assistant + 1 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,290
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Business Administrator
Administrative Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Business Administrator Administrative Assistant + 1 more
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Assistant Accountant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Assistant Accountant + 4 more
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 36 months
$0 - $16,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
Accounts Receivable Officer Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Accounts Clerk
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Accounts Clerk + 4 more
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Credit Officer Lending Officer
Insurance Consultant Insurance Broker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Credit Officer Lending Officer Insurance Consultant Insurance Broker + 2 more
FNS50422

Diploma of Payroll Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk

Bachelor of Business Accounting
Blended, On Campus
24 - 36 months
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Certified Practicing Accountant Chartered Accountant
Company Accountant Financial Accountant Management Accountant Bookkeeper
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Certified Practicing Accountant Chartered Accountant Company Accountant Financial Accountant Management Accountant Bookkeeper + 4 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Records and Information Management)
Blended, Online, Traineeship
2 - 18 months
$0 - $4,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Receptionist Personal Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Receptionist Personal Assistant
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer + 3 more
FNSSS00014

Accounting Principles Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$0 - $2,064
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper

Master of Professional Accounting
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $68,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Finance Manager Senior Accountant
Senior Financial Analyst
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Finance Manager Senior Accountant Senior Financial Analyst + 1 more

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Auditor Chartered Accountant
Financial Analyst Management Accountant Tax Accountant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Auditor Chartered Accountant Financial Analyst Management Accountant Tax Accountant + 3 more

Bachelor of Accounting
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $140,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Accountant Company Accountant Management Accountant
Chartered Accountant Corporate Accountant Internal Auditor Bookkeeper Auditor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Accountant Company Accountant Management Accountant Chartered Accountant Corporate Accountant Internal Auditor Bookkeeper Auditor + 5 more

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Financial Analyst Finance Manager
Banker Cost Controller Tax Accountant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Financial Analyst Finance Manager Banker Cost Controller Tax Accountant + 3 more

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Blended, On Campus, Online
5 - 6 months
$0 - $16,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Financial Accountant Tax Accountant
Management Accountant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Financial Accountant Tax Accountant Management Accountant + 1 more

Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $66,672
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Auditor Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Finance Manager Management Accountant Tax Accountant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Auditor Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Finance Manager Management Accountant Tax Accountant + 3 more

Master of Accounting
On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $75,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Certified Practicing Accountant Forensic Accountant
Senior Accountant Taxation Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accountant Certified Practicing Accountant Forensic Accountant Senior Accountant Taxation Specialist + 2 more
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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping?

18th August 2020)

Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals

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What can you do with a Diploma of Payroll Services?

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