Start your career in accounts administration by enrolling in this nationally recognised course. Get the skills and knowledge required for entry-level work in the accounting and financial services industry.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and St Albans
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Business Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  FNS30310
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• administrative officer
• data entry
• customer service
• assistant payroll officer
• cashier
• bookkeeping

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This nationally recognised course provides participants with theoretical and practical skills and knowledge for entry-level work in accounting and other financial service sectors. The purpose of this qualification is to train students in assisting accountant roles and duties. As well as covering essential administrative skills in writing documents, administrating accounts, payroll and OH & S. The qualification reflects the job role of employees with functions that could include:

• Filing, checking and processing financial data entry and processing accounts;
• Producing GST reports;
• Assisting in payroll processing;
• Providing customer service in regard to financial transactions; and
• Assisting in Bank reconciliations.

• Contribute to OHS Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

  Unit code

  BSBOHS303B

• Work Effectively in the Financial Services Industry

  Unit code

  FNSINC301A

• Design and Produce Business Documents

  Unit code

  BSBITU306A

• Process Financial Transactions and Extract Interim Reports

  Unit code

  FNSACC301A

• Administer Subsidiary Accounts and Ledgers

  Unit code

  FNSACC302A

• Monitor and Control Accounts Receivable

  Unit code

  FNSCRD302A

• Prepare Financial Reports

  Unit code

  BSBFIA401A

• Write Simple Documents

  Unit code

  BSBWRT301A

• Perform Financial Calculations

  Unit code

  FNSACC303A

• Administer Fixed Asset Register

  Unit code

  FNSORG301A

• Establish and Maintain a Payroll System

  Unit code

  FNSBKG405A

To successfully complete this course students must complete 11 units, 7 core plus 4 electives as per the training package rules.

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Mature: Relevant industry experience or as assessed by the Head of School as being capable of successfully completing the course. You may receive recognition of prior learning based on skills and knowledge acquired through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.