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Course: Certificate III in Accounts Administration FNS30310

Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) Certificate III in Accounts Administration FNS30310 could provide just the training you need to get your finance career underway or to formalise your practical experience.

A nationally recognised qualification under the FNS10 Financial Services Training Package, it will deliver a range of valuable skills required by clerical and administrative workers in finance departments and businesses. You'll be introduced to complex spreadsheets, payroll work, BAS (Business Activity Statement) services and more. It will also train you in fundamental office procedures, such as the use of business technology.

Designed to suit distance learners, the course offers exceptional flexibility. Start anytime, study online or by correspondence from home and progress at your own pace. Experienced trainers provide valuable feedback throughout your course, and you'll have access to study resources and more via the online portal OpenSpace to help you make the most of your studies. Successful completion of the course could not only boost your prospects but provide the ideal platform for further studies.

Potential jobs:

Inventory clerk
Payroll clerk
Accounts clerk
Bookkeeper
Accounts payable clerk
Cashier

Course Number	E0121
Course Fees From	View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 24 months
Assessments:	Knowledge tests, case studies, reports and projects
Qualification:	Certificate III
Nationally Recognised	Yes
Government Funding	Yes

Career One jobs for:
General/Other: Accounting	644
Chartered Accountants & CPAs	360
Analyst	246

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FNSINC301A	Work effectively in the financial services industry Work within financial services industry guidelines, procedures and legislation Communicate in the workplace Work safely Use workplace technology Work in a team environment Develop effective work habits
BSBOHS303B	Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment Contribute to workplace hazard identification Gather information about workplace hazards Contribute to OHS risk assessment
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology Select and use technology Process and organise data Maintain technology
BSBWRT301A	Write simple documents Plan document Draft document Review document Write final document
BSBFIA401A	Prepare financial reports Maintain asset register Record general journal entries for balance-day adjustments Prepare final general ledger accounts Prepare end-of-period financial reports
FNSACC301A	Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Check and verify supporting documentation Prepare and process banking and petty cash documents Prepare and process invoices for payment to creditors and for debtors Prepare journals and batch monetary items Post journals to ledger Enter data into system Prepare deposit facility and lodge flows Extract a trial balance and interim reports
FNSACC302A	Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Review accounts receivable process Identify bad and doubtful debts Review compliance with terms and conditions and plan recovery action Prepare reports and file documentation Distribute creditors invoices for authorisation Remit payments to creditors Prepare accounts paid report and reconcile balances outstanding
FNSACC303A	Perform financial calculations Obtain data and resources for financial calculations Select appropriate methods and carry out financial calculations Check calculations and record outcomes
FNSBKG405A	Establish and maintain a payroll system Record payroll data Payroll preparation Handle payroll enquiries Maintain payroll
FNSBKG404A	Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks Identify individual compliance and other requirements Recognise and apply GST implications and code transactions Report on payroll activities Report on other amounts withheld, Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments and taxes Complete and reconcile the Activity Statement Lodge Activity Statement
BSBITU402A	Develop and use complex spreadsheets Prepare to develop spreadsheet Develop a linked spreadsheet solution Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation Use spreadsheets Represent numerical data in graphic form

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for PC are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent,
Microsoft Windows XP and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Successful completion of the Certificate III in Accounts Administration FNS30310 leads to partial completion of the following:

Certificate IV in Accounting FNS40610
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210
Diploma of Accounting FNS50210

Please contact us for further information.

Rebecca Sammartino

Possible Jobs for this Course include: SENIOR Business Services - $103K - $84K - Your skill set is in high demand... SENIOR Business Services - $103K - $84K - Your skill set is in high demand. With extensive experience in tax effect accounting under both Australian and international accounting standards and well built knowledge of GST, business sales, restructures, smal...

Accountant Business Advisory – CBD Mid-Tier CA -$60k-$75k Full services firm with excellent client list Member of a strong international association Above market salary The Firm This leading mid tier practice sits just under the second tier firms in Brisbane they offer a full suite services across tax, audit, in...

Financial Accountant - CBD Location Multiple positions Permanent full time roles - CBD Location Must be fluent in Korean My client is an international bank that is expanding in the Australian market. If you have a banking and you have a financial accounting background and want to have the e...

Insolvency Senior. $80-65K. Recovery & Restructuring as well as Administrations? Strong reputation has seen them earn engagements from diverse sources such as banks, solicitors and accountants. Interesting assignments such as IA Reports, Receiverships and Trade-On’s. Not only undertaking administrations but recovery and restructuring ...

Senior Business Analyst - Property Industry A large Property organisation are looking to strengthen their Corporate Finance Team with an experienced and accomplished Senior Analyst. This well established and successful organisation are renowned for their career succession and competitive remunerati...

Statutory Accountant, LONDON-based We are currently seeking Statutory Accountants to assist with year end statutory reporting preparation for a highly prestigious City based financial institution. As part of Corporate Reporting UK Controls, you will join the Financial Reporting team to ass...

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In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.

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