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

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

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

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

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

Accounting Clerk

An Accounting Clerk manages financial operations, performing tasks like data entry, processing invoices, and reconciling accounts.

Avg yearly income $62,036
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

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in bookkeeping

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Online, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Agent Accounting Clerk BAS Agent
Assistant Accountant Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Agent Accounting Clerk BAS Agent Assistant Accountant Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk + 5 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
Online, Traineeship
12 months
$2,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer + 2 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Online
12 - 15 months
$3,500 - $4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Administrator Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk
Ticketing Coordinator Local Government Administration Officer Administrative Assistant Property Administrator Receptionist Executive Assistant Customer Service Officer Administration Officer
+ 8 more
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Online
12 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
Credit Officer Collections Officer Credit Controller Loan Administrator Accounting Clerk Assistant Underwriter
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Collections Officer Credit Controller Loan Administrator Accounting Clerk Assistant Underwriter + 6 more
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting
Online
12 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Agent Credit Controller Business Services Accountant
BAS Agent Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Assistant Accountant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Agent Credit Controller Business Services Accountant BAS Agent Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Assistant Accountant + 5 more
FNSSS00004

BAS Agent Registration Skill Set
Online
3 months
$495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk
Payroll Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk Payroll Officer + 1 more
FNSSS00014

Accounting Principles Skill Set
Online
9 months
$995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Clerk Financial Assistant Accounts Clerk
Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Clerk Financial Assistant Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper + 2 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Financial Administration)
Online
15 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Officer Accounts Clerk Accounts Receivable Officer
Payroll Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Officer Accounts Clerk Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer + 1 more

Bookkeeping Essentials
Online
6 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk

Bookkeeping Essentials
Online
6 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
FNS30420

Certificate III in Mercantile Agents
Online
12 months
$2,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Collections Officer Investigator Accounts Receivable Officer
Compliance Officer Accounts Officer Paralegal Credit Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Collections Officer Investigator Accounts Receivable Officer Compliance Officer Accounts Officer Paralegal Credit Officer + 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.
Lending Officer Payroll Officer Loan Administrator
Banking Officer Tax Agent Assistant Underwriter Credit Officer Customer Relationship Manager Compliance Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lending Officer Payroll Officer Loan Administrator Banking Officer Tax Agent Assistant Underwriter Credit Officer Customer Relationship Manager Compliance Officer + 6 more
FNS50422

Diploma of Payroll Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Payroll Clerk Payroll Officer
Accounting Clerk Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources Officer Accounts Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Payroll Clerk Payroll Officer Accounting Clerk Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources Officer Accounts Officer + 4 more
FNS30122

Certificate III in Financial Services
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $9,130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Accounts Clerk Bank Teller
Collections Officer Claims Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Accounts Clerk Bank Teller Collections Officer Claims Officer + 2 more
FNS40122

Certificate IV In Credit Management
Blended, Online
7 - 12 months
$0 - $1,745
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lending Officer Credit Officer Credit Specialist
Loan Administrator Credit Controller Collections Officer Accounts Receivable Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lending Officer Credit Officer Credit Specialist Loan Administrator Credit Controller Collections Officer Accounts Receivable Officer + 4 more

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $111,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Finance Director Bookkeeper Certified Practicing Accountant
Chartered Accountant Company Accountant Financial Accountant Management Accountant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Finance Director Bookkeeper Certified Practicing Accountant Chartered Accountant Company Accountant Financial Accountant Management Accountant + 4 more
LGA50120

Diploma of Local Government (Corporate Services)
Blended
7 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Governance Officer Records Manager
Procurement Officer Risk Management Officer Customer Service Manager Payroll Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Governance Officer Records Manager Procurement Officer Risk Management Officer Customer Service Manager Payroll Officer + 4 more

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 Senior Auditor Tax Auditor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Finance Manager Senior Accountant Senior Financial Analyst Senior Auditor Tax Auditor + 3 more

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $111,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Accountant Tax Auditor Group Accountant
Fund Accountant Business Services Accountant Company Accountant Financial Accountant Government Accountant Operational Risk Manager Accountant Auditor Chartered Accountant Management Accountant Tax Accountant
+ 11 more

Bachelor of Accounting
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $111,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Accountant Company Accountant Management Accountant
Chartered Accountant Corporate Accountant Internal Auditor Bookkeeper Government Accountant Auditor Group Accountant Trust Accountant Systems Accountant Fund Accountant Senior Auditor Project Accountant Business Services Accountant Financial Regulator Investment Banking Analyst Retirement Planner Company Director Venture Capitalist Credit Risk Analyst
+ 19 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

9th October 2019

What can you do with a Diploma of Payroll Services?

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