Certificate III in Accounts Administration

FNS30322

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with functions that could include financial data entry, processing accounts and payrolls, providing customer service in financial transactions, and producing financial reports. Individuals in these roles apply skills and knowledge to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known situations under general supervision.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, some units may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Accounts Clerk

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Core
Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system Core
Design and produce spreadsheets Core
Engage in workplace communication Core
Perform financial calculations Core
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Core
Work together in the financial services industry Core
Administer card services Elective
Administer fixed asset register Elective
Balance cash holdings Elective
Deliver and monitor a service to customers Elective
Design and produce business documents Elective
Execute foreign currency transactions Elective
Maintain Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) services Elective
Maintain business records Elective
Maintain main bank account Elective
Manage overdue customer accounts Elective
Monitor and control accounts receivable Elective
Organise personal work priorities Elective
Prepare financial reports Elective
Process and manage payments Elective
Process applications for credit Elective
Process authorised payments Elective
Process customer complaints Elective
Process payroll Elective
Provide customer service in a retail agency Elective
Reconcile financial transactions Elective
Resolve disputes Elective
Retrieve information from records Elective
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Accounts Administration sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Accounts Clerk

    ANZSCO 551111

    Accounts Clerks monitor creditor and debtor accounts, and undertake related routine documentation. They may work in call centres.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Payroll Clerk

    ANZSCO 551311

    Arrange the payment of salaries and wages to employees of an organisation.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Debt Collector

    ANZSCO 599311

    Debt Collectors collect consumer, commercial, insurance and other forms of debt for clients, make arrangements to settle overdue accounts, formalise payment arrangements and follow up until accounts are fully paid.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Accounts Administration

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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