Master the full AP/AR cycle in around 15 hours, fully online, self-paced, with an ICOES and CPD-endorsed certificate on completion.
Master the full AP/AR cycle in around 15 hours, fully online, self-paced, with an ICOES and CPD-endorsed certificate on completion.
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.
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Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
Using Microsoft Excel
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
Accounting with Xero
What 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 completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, providing an internationally recognised qualification.
Unlimited support from industry-expert tutors via phone and email during business hours throughout your studies.
Fully online course with 6 months access allowing students to study at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Instant access to Career Centre upon enrolment including latest job opportunities, CV templates, free personalised CV review, interview tips, and industry connections.
Free Virtual Student ID card providing access to over 150,000 discounts in New Zealand and around the world on food, entertainment, and travel.
Upon completion, verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass so you can share it on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
Through Career Academy's special partnership with Xero, students can gain access to the official Xero Advisor Certification.
Career Academy's partnership with MYOB enables students to gain six months of free access to MYOB accounting software.
Through Career Academy's partnership with MYOB, students receive six months of free access…
A free e-book by Graham B Pomeroy endorsed by the New Zealand Credit & Finance Institute…
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.
“Hiromi found the perfect work-life balance after enrolling in The Career Academy's Certificate in Bookkeeping. As a busy mum, the flexibility of online study allowed her to pursue her dream career while caring for her family. Upon completing her course, she secured a role with The Back Office Company and began her journey in a new profession.”
“After moving from Greece, George pivoted from dentistry to accounting with The Career Academy. His online learning journey, starting with the Certificate in Accounting, allowed him to balance study with work. Now, he's well on his way to becoming an Accounting Technician, with professional qualifications recognized worldwide.”
“Nikki switched gears from rally co-driver to qualified Accounting Technician, thanks to her studies at The Career Academy. With industry-recognized qualifications under her belt, she landed a role at Robinson Interiors and even became a tutor at The Career Academy, helping others pursue their career dreams.”
“Leanne had decades of experience in accounting but needed a formal qualification. After completing the Certificate in Bookkeeping at The Career Academy, she gained the confidence and recognition she needed to advance her career, and she's now pursuing further study in accounting.”
“After having a baby, Sabrina needed a flexible way to study, which she found with The Career Academy's AAT Accounting Technician Pathway Program. Now, she's using her accounting qualifications to help others, having transitioned from student to tutor at The Career Academy.”
This course covers the core skills of accounts payable and receivable from end to end. Students learn invoice processing, credit control, cash application, collections, and financial reporting, the practical tasks that keep business cash flow running. No exams; assessment is knowledge and skills-based throughout.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course is completed entirely online at your own pace with six months of access. Around 15 hours of study takes you from enrolment to a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office.
The course includes access to Xero Advisor Certification and six months of free MYOB software, hands-on experience with two tools that employers commonly expect. A Career Centre is available from day one, with CV templates, a personalised CV review, and current job listings.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from The Career Academy NZ will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Last updated: July 2026