Australian Ideal College
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects accounting positions in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. This course provides students with basic accounting skills and trains them to use computers in the accounting environment. This course is specially designed for employees who perform duties such as completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes, operational reporting, producing basic management and job costing reports, preparing budgets, maintaining inventory records and a payroll system.
Delivery mode
Australian Ideal College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Level 7 & 8, 75 King Street, Sydney
- Level 3, 7 James Place, Adelaide
- Ground Floor, 116 Murray St, Hobart
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Students must have completed Australian Year 11 or an equivalent that demonstrates the knowledge and skills to enter the Financial Services sector.
One of the following English test scores or equivalent must be met:
- IELTS overall score of 5.5
- TOEFL (iBT) score of 46
- PTE Academic score of 45
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Payroll Officer
Payroll Officers take care of an organisation’s wages and salaries — preparing payroll data from timesheets and employee records, then processing t...
Accounts Officer
An Accounts Officer looks after the overall financial accounts and records for an organisation. You’ll oversee all income and expenditure payments...
Bookkeeper
A Bookkeeper maintains the financial records of a business or organisation. You’ll keep track of all transactions including income as well as expen...
Accounts Receivable Officer
An Accounts Receivable Officer makes sure a business or organisation receives payments for products or services they have provided. You’ll be part...
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...
BAS Agent
BAS Agents are specialist bookkeepers. They hold additional qualifications that allow them to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)...
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...
Tax Agent
Tax Agents are qualified accounting professionals who help clients with their annual tax returns as well as GST, superannuation, and PAYG instalmen...
Bank Manager
A Bank Manager oversees operations at a bank, credit union, building society or other financial institution. You’ll ensure all bank departments are...
Financial Counsellor
A Financial Counsellor provides advice to people experiencing financial problems. You might work for a not-for-profit organisation, a government ag...
Strata Manager
A Strata Manager attends to the daily operations of a strata property. You’ll need to make sure everything is running smoothly from collection of s...
Accounting Manager
An Accounting Manager looks after the everyday running of the accounts department of a business or organisation. You might be supervising a larger...
Financial Controller
A Financial Controller oversees the financial direction of a business or organisation. You’ll manage a financial department and balance company bud...
Forensic Accountant
A Forensic Accountant analyses financial information for legal or court cases. You might have to go through accounting data to look for discrepanci...
Fraud Analyst
A Fraud Analyst detects fraudulent financial activity in bank accounts and transactions. You’ll monitor bank activity and be aware of anything that...
Assistant Underwriter
An Assistant Underwriter supports colleagues as they assess applications for loans, credit or insurance policies. You might work for an insurance c...
Financial Assistant
A Financial Assistant provides administrative assistance to financial planners, advisors or other professionals providing financial services. You m...
Collections Officer
A Collections Officer liaises with customers to collect payment for overdue accounts. You might work for a financial institution, a utilities compa...
Assistant Broker
An Assistant Broker helps other finance industry professionals while they assist clients to secure loans, credit cards or insurance policies. You m...
Government Accountant
A Government Accountant oversees financial matters for a government department or agency. You might manage financial systems and process accounts p...
Paraplanner
A Paraplanner performs a range of duties at a financial planning practice. You might assist colleagues with gathering information and collecting pa...
Taxation Specialist
A Taxation Specialist provides expert advice on tax planning and compliance for individuals and businesses. You might work in an accounting firm, f...
Superannuation Adviser
A Superannuation Adviser provides specialised guidance on managing and maximising retirement savings. You might work with individuals or businesses...
Senior Accountant
A Senior Accountant manages and oversees the financial operations within an organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance w...
Tax Consultant
A Tax Consultant provides expert advice on tax-related matters to individuals and businesses, ensuring compliance with Australian tax laws and regu...
Tax Manager
A Tax Manager oversees the tax strategy and compliance within an organisation, ensuring adherence to Australian tax laws and regulations. You might...
Senior Financial Analyst
A Senior Financial Analyst provides financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making within an organisation. They evaluate fi...
Business Services Accountant
A Business Services Accountant carries out financial management duties for a range of businesses, usually focusing on taxation issues. You might pr...
Company Accountant
A Company Accountant oversees financial management for a large business or organisation. You’ll handle company budgets and ensure all financial acc...
Trust Accountant
A Trust Accountant manages the financial records of a trust account. You’ll oversee payments and other transactions and prepare necessary financial...
Tax Adviser
A Tax Adviser provides expert advice on tax matters to individuals and businesses. You might work in an accounting firm, corporate office, or as an...
Corporate Finance Analyst
A Corporate Finance Analyst evaluates financial data to support strategic business decisions. You might work within a corporation to analyse financ...
Credit Analyst
A Credit Analyst assesses the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses to determine the risk of lending money. You might work for banks, cred...
Corporate Treasurer
A Corporate Treasurer manages an organisation's financial assets and liabilities, ensuring efficient use of capital and risk management. You might...
Investment Consultant
An Investment Consultant provides expert advice to clients on investment opportunities and strategies to help them achieve their financial goals. Y...
Financial Crime Analyst
Financial Crime Analysts are corporate professionals who detect, investigate, and disrupt financial crimes such as money laundering, tax evasion, t...
Accounting Clerk
An Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting the financial operations of an organisation by managing various accounting tasks and ensuring acc...
Tax Auditor
A Tax Auditor examines financial records to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. You might work for the Australian Taxation Office or a...
Investment Banking Analyst
An Investment Banking Analyst supports the investment banking team by analysing financial data and market trends to assist in mergers, acquisitions...
About Australian Ideal College
Australian Ideal College (AIC) is a professional vocational education provider with a commitment to delivering quality English language, Business, Tourism & Hospitality, Management and Accounting courses, as well as NAATI-endorsed Interpreting and Translating qualifications.
