Build job-ready skills in payroll, bookkeeping, and NZ tax law, fully online, self-paced, and ICOES-accredited.
Build job-ready skills in payroll, bookkeeping, and NZ tax law, fully online, self-paced, and ICOES-accredited.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Indicative market figures from publicly available New Zealand data (Stats NZ · careers.govt.nz). Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Topic 1Accounting and Bookkeeping FundamentalsTopic 2General JournalTopic 3General Ledger & the Trial BalanceTopic 4DepreciationTopic 5Adjusting EntriesTopic 6Financial StatementsTopic 7Accounting with MYOB Business EssentialsTopic 8Accounting with XeroTopic 9Understanding GSTTopic 10Employment Law & Introduction to PayrollTopic 11Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash ManagementTopic 12Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow ManagementTopic 13Using Microsoft ExcelTopic 14Introduction to Microsoft WordTopic 15Introduction to Xero OnlineTopic 16Setting up Xero PayrollTopic 17Managing Payroll Items with XeroTopic 18New Employees & Leave Requests with XeroTopic 19Pay Templates in XeroTopic 20Pay Runs in XeroTopic 21Payslips & Payroll Reporting with XeroTopic 22Filing Obligations Using XeroTopic 23Introduction to MYOB Business PayrollTopic 24Setting up Employees in MYOB Business PayrollTopic 25Pay Runs in MYOB Business PayrollTopic 26Payday Filing Status and Payroll Reporting with MYOB BusinessWhat you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Upon completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Students have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout their studies.
Study entirely online at your own pace with no fixed intakes, allowing you to fit learning around work, family, and life.
Course includes multiple free e-books covering NZ taxation law, payroll administration, GST, employment legislation, and bookkeeping practice.
Students receive six months of free access to MYOB Business as part of the course's partnership with MYOB.
Through a special partnership with Xero, students gain access to the official Xero Advisor Certification.
The course prepares students for roles in accounts administration and payroll, with a focus on job-ready practical skills.
Stay connected with payroll professionals through exclusive networking events and industry forums, and keep updated with the latest payroll legislation and best practices in New Zealand.
Includes six months of free access to MYOB Business as part of the course partnership.
The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.
A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
This certificate covers the core skills employers look for in accounts administration and payroll roles. Students work through NZ taxation law, GST, payroll administration, employment legislation, and bookkeeping practice, supported by free e-books on every topic. Assessment is practical with no exams.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course runs entirely online and self-paced over six months. Students gain six months of free MYOB Business access and can complete the official Xero Advisor Certification through a partnership with Xero, two industry tools used daily in NZ finance roles.
The course suits career changers, re-entrants to the workforce, and anyone building a foundation in accounts or payroll. Unlimited tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours throughout the six months.
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Last updated: July 2026