TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Begin your career in accounts administration with this entry-level course. Gain the practical work skills to get started as an accounts clerk or payroll officer. This course will provide you with the problem solving and practical skills employers look for.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is stable future growth predicted for entry-level accounting roles. This very large occupational area is likely to create around 53,000 job openings over the next five years, ensuring your skills will be in high demand.
This course will give you a practical understanding of the various roles within the finance sector. You'll gain a broad range of skills including writing simple documents, producing business documents, performing financial calculations, extracting interim reports, and administering subsidiary accounts and ledgers.
Successful completion of this qualification will show potential employers you have the skills required to work as an accounts clerk, payroll officer, or accounts officer. You will also have a sound basis to continue on with further studies in the finance or accounting industries.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
- 50-68 Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook
- 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg
- 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie
- 47-95 Urraween Road, Hervey Bay
- 89 Adelaide Street, Maryborough
- 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Accounts Administration will prepare you for the following roles.
Administration Officer
Administration Officers are the office all-rounders that fix the photocopier, keep the kitchen well-stocked, and make sales reports and business le...
Data Entry Clerk
Data Entry Clerks input data into spreadsheets, databases, and specialist software programs. They are employed in all industries and work sectors t...
Office Assistant
Office Assistants (also known as clerks) provide administrative support to a team of professionals. They assist with typing, filing, opening and di...
Accounts Clerk
You might be involved with accounts payable or accounts receivable and you’ll have to manage the relevant paperwork, data entry and filing. Account...
Payroll Clerk
A Payroll Clerk processes wage and salary payments for employees in both large and small businesses. You’ll collect information from timesheets or ...
Credit Officer
A Credit Officer processes applications for credit from potential borrowers. You might work for a bank, other financial institution or for a lendin...
Assistant Accountant
An Assistant Accountant works as part of a financial team to help manage the financial accounts of a small or large business. You might perform adm...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
