The Certificate III in Accounts Administration is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to support financial operations in a wide range of industries. Developed with industry input, this qualification prepares you to confidently manage day-to-day accounting tasks and contribute to efficient business processes.
Whether you’re starting your career or looking to formalise your existing skills, this course is ideal for those seeking roles in payroll services, accounts payable and receivable, or general office administration. You’ll gain hands-on experience in financial data entry, processing transactions, preparing business documents, and performing routine financial calculations, all while developing strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
More than just numbers, this qualification focuses on accuracy, compliance, and effective workplace practices. You’ll learn to support financial record-keeping, assist with customer transactions, and contribute to a safe and productive work environment. Build the confidence to step into entry-level accounting and administration roles while enhancing your career opportunities in the growing business and financial services sector.
Course outline
In the FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration, you will learn how to:
- Process financial transactions including accounts payable and receivable
- Perform routine financial calculations and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare and maintain asset registers
- Prepare and produce business documents and reports
- Use accounting and business software for data entry and record keeping
- Provide customer service in financial transactions and handle enquiries
- Maintain and organise financial and administrative documentation in line with workplace procedures
Course outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be issued a FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration, providing you with the practical skills and knowledge to support financial and administrative functions within a workplace. This qualification prepares you for entry-level roles in accounts administration, payroll support, and office administration, enabling you to confidently process transactions, maintain financial records, and contribute to efficient business operations. Where a learner does not satisfactorily complete the full qualification, a statement of attainment will be issued for those units where they have been deemed competent.
Delivery
This course will run one night a week for 30 weeks via classroom-based face-to-face learning. The completion time for the FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration varies according to the educational background and any relevant work experience.
Students will be expected to complete additional study at home, and work may be required between classes to complete the assessments.
Assessment
Assessments are made against units of competency from FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration. For this course, assessment will entail the following:
- The assessments will validate underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes.
- A range of assessment strategies will be selected to meet different learner needs. Assessment methods include written, oral and practical tasks and assessments. You will be informed when assessments are to take place.
Pre-requisites
An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills that allow you to research, read, interpret and evaluate information and prepare documents at a moderate level is required to enrol in this course.
As part of our pre-enrolment process, all prospective students complete a Reading, Writing, and Math Evaluation. This helps us see you have the foundation skills needed for success in the course, and it also lets us find any area where you may need extra support.
Requirements
Experience in a workplace environment and moderate Microsoft Office skills will be required to understand the course content and concepts.
Fee range
From $0 to $5,450*.
You may be able to access government-subsidised training under Smart and Skilled*. Your fee amount depends on your personal circumstances, your eligibility for scholarships and fee-free* courses, fee exemptions and government subsidised training. *This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
