North Regional TAFE
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is perfect for those who are detail-oriented, and ready to dive into the world of numbers. Whether you're looking to manage your own business’s accounts or start a career as a bookkeeper or Business Activity Statement (BAS) agent, this Qualification will equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.
This course provides comprehensive training in key areas such as financial reporting, payroll management, and the preparation of BAS statements. Students gain practical experience with industry-standard software such as MYOB and XERO and also learn how to apply accounting principles in real-world scenarios. Upon completion, students will be ready to pursue roles such as a bookkeeper, payroll officer or accounts clerk. This Qualification prepares students for entry into the finance sector and lays the groundwork for future academic and professional advancement.
Delivery mode
North Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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...
About North Regional TAFE
North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE) is the largest provider of training and vocational services in the north of Western Australia, servicing communities and industries across a region exceeding one million square kilometres.
