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Advanced Xero and MYOB Pathway

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Gain an advanced workforce-ready skillset in Xero & MYOB software. With 8 certificates, your career is really flying. It’s one of the most highly awarded packages that you could take. The Advanced Xero and MYOB Package for accountancy, bookkeeping...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Bookkeeper +5

Accounts Administration & Payroll Certificate Plus Xero & MYOB

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Take the right path to fast track your career. You’re well on the road to success once you have this course under your belt. You’ll become a professional accounts administrator where you’ll learn how to balance the books, prepare BAS returns and busine...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant +3

Advanced Excel & Advanced Xero Package

Get two industry-recognised qualifications and become a Xero & Excel expert! This package combines the Advanced Xero Package and the Advanced Excel Package. It will give you a comprehensive and workforce ready understanding of both Excel and Xero,...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant +2

Advanced Xero Package

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

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...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant +2

Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management + Xero and MYOB

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

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 +2

MYOB Advanced Certificate

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

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

Xero & MYOB Package

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

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...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant +3

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

What is a payroll?

Put simply, payroll is the process of paying employees for the work they contribute to a company. A payroll officer is in charge of tracking employee output, calculating pay in bulk, and processing the payments, as well as other employee entitlements. This is to make sure payroll is done correctly and on time. Payroll officers are also responsible for paying payroll tax.

Traditionally, payroll falls under the finance department, however, it can also apply to human resources. Given payroll is an employee-facing function, for some businesses it makes sense to have this as an HR function. However, there’s the risk that they don’t have as much in-depth knowledge about payroll functions as someone with a financial services background does. Payroll can also be spread across both the accounting and HR departments.

Payroll duties

  • Superannuation, PAYG and Payroll Tax, and GST calculations
  • Maintains payroll records
  • Manage terminations compensation packages
  • Calculate and pay bonuses and commissions
  • Complying with awards and legislation
  • Liaising with the finance department
  • Point of contact for all payroll enquiries
  • Keeping up to date with payroll policies and procedures in Australia
  • Payroll accounts administration

What course should I take to become a payroll officer?

There are a few study options when it comes to studying payroll — there are short payroll courses like an Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management or longer payroll qualifications like a Diploma of Payroll Services.

If it’s a small part of your job, then a more specific short course or training course package that teaches a particular skill set, such as how to use particular accounting software like Xero or MYOB may be more suitable. If you’re interested in working as a full-time payroll manager, then a payroll certification (certificate III or certificate IV), or diploma may be more suitable for your needs as the course materials will be more extensive.

Whether you’re a first-time student or you work full-time and want to upskill, there are a variety of online payroll courses to choose from. You can complete most of these part-time and study at your own pace to suit your current lifestyle.

What are the job opportunities for payroll officers?

  • Payroll officer
  • BAS agents or tax agents
  • Bookkeepers and payroll professionals
  • Accounts clerks
  • Finance advisor

Is payroll right for you?

If you love working with numbers, then a career in finance will suit you perfectly. A payroll officer is highly analytical and detailed. There’s a lot that can go wrong when paying employee salaries if the process isn’t completed properly, especially from a legal standpoint. It’s a big responsibility and a job that can’t be rushed through. If this sounds like you, enrol in a payroll course on training.com.au and start your online learning journey today!