Payroll Courses

Are you in charge of bookkeeping at your current workplace, or interested in learning more about the Australian payroll system? Completing a course in payroll services can help you upskill if you're already a bookkeeper by helping you understand new accounting software, payroll administration systems or payroll management options. Meanwhile, if you're looking to get into financial services, a short course such as a Certificate IV or online course can get you work-ready and give you a headstart in your new career!

Payroll Courses found:

MYOB Advanced Certificate

Short Course

Gain an advanced workforce-ready skillset in MYOB. It’s one of the most highly awarded MYOB courses that you could take. The Advanced Certificate in MYOB for accountancy, bookkeeping and administration roles is loaded with specially rated achievements....

Study Method Online

Location Anywhere

Job Outcomes Accountant +2

Diploma of Payroll Services (QLD Only) FNS50422

The Diploma of Payroll Services (FNS50422) is the ultimate qualification for current (and future) payroll professionals who are serious about their careers. It’s also great for independent practitioners who are looking for a way to formalise their expe...

Study Method Online

Location Queensland

Job Outcomes Human Resources (HR) officer +7

Monarch Institute - Course

Advanced Xero Package

Short Course

Gain an advanced workforce-ready skillset in Xero. It’s one of the most highly awarded courses that you could take. The Advanced Xero Package for accountancy, bookkeeping and administration roles is loaded with specially-rated achievements. These inclu...

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Study Method Online

Location Anywhere

Job Outcomes Accountant +2

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Accounts Administration & Payroll Course Plus Xero & MYOB

Short Course

Become a Certified Accounts Administrator and boost your career! Up your practical knowledge and stand out from the crowd with our intermediate online course. You’ll gain skills in accounting, GST, Xero, payroll, Microsoft Excel and much more....

Study Method Online

Location Anywhere

Job Outcomes Accountant +3

Xero & MYOB Package

Short Course

Upskill & gain workforce ready skill sets in Xero and MYOB software. The Basic Xero and MYOB Package for accountancy, bookkeeping and administration roles comprise the Certificate in Xero and the Certificate in MYOB AccountRight. If you want to lea...

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Study Method Online

Location Anywhere

Job Outcomes Accountant +3

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Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management + Xero and MYOB

Short Course

Gain an Advanced Certificate to match your experience, and become a Certified Payroll Practitioner! Gain the Payroll knowledge you need to stand out from the crowd with our accredited Advanced Certificate in Payroll. This advanced online course takes a...

Study Method Online

Location Anywhere

Job Outcomes Accountant

About Payroll Courses

Education Requirements

Why Learn Payroll?

Delivery of Payroll Courses in Australia

About Payroll Courses

A payroll training course will teach you the fundamentals of payroll services such as tax calculations, preparing monthly and yearly financial statements as well as handling superannuation and annual leave for employees. The course material includes detailed learning materials, assessments, online support and certification upon completion.

Education Requirements

A Diploma of Payroll Services (FNS50417) or a Certificate IV in Payroll is a common requirement for all entry-level payroll officers to possess. Registered training organisations (RTO), universities and TAFE also offer payroll training in many cities around Australia such as Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. However, enrolment at some training institutions may be subject to entry requirements.

Why Learn Payroll?

A short course on payroll training can hugely impact on your chance of employment or advancement in your career. It is an essential part of any Australian business given the regulation of the ATO and other governing bodies. Companies need to stay on top of payroll functions that include things like GST, PAYG, BAS and activity statements.

This course content provides you with an invaluable skillset steemed from several topics such as payroll management, payroll administration, establishing payroll systems as well as computerised accounting systems. Below are some of the technical skills learnt from payroll courses.

Payroll systems experience
Accounting software such as Xero and MYOB Payroll
Employment law and tax system
Excel
Salary packaging

and many more!

In addition to technical skills, there are units of competencies regarding customer service, legal and intrapersonal skills, that will round out your capabilities as a payroll professional. It’s the ideal training package for current (and future) payroll professionals. It’s also great for independent bookkeeping professionals who are looking for a way to formalise their expertise in payroll services.

Delivery of Payroll Courses in Australia

There is a range of flexible online study options available. If you are looking to start a career as a payroll officer, then a great way to build a foundation of knowledge should be through an online course. Payroll offices and bookkeepers need to continually stay up to date within the financial services industry in Australia, as laws, taxes and superannuation are always changing. A payroll course can be done on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on your preference. A payroll services course could also lead to other professional careers such as a payroll manager, BAS agent, accounts clerk or even an independent practitioner.