Accounting and
Bookkeeping

Job Ready - Short Courses

Kick-start your career in the bookkeeping and accounting industry or add to your business expertise as you gain the skills to use Xero accounting software. Learn how to process and analyse business transactions or learn how to establish and process a basic payroll for small to medium businesses.

All subjects are Nationally accredited and are part of the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Payroll with Xero

Payroll Course

    • BSBTEC301 - Design and produce business documents

    • BSBTEC302 - Design and produce spreadsheets

    • BSBHRM416 - Process payroll

    • Teacher led, Online Virtual Classroom

    • (if you have previous qualifications or industry experience, you may be able to enrol in self paced)

The following employment support is also included:

  • Cover letter & resume writing

  • Mock interview practice

  • LinkedIn setup

  • Job placement support

Bookkeeping Essentials

  • Teacher led, Online Virtual Classroom.

    • Start date: 21/07/2025

    • Finish date: 12/12/2025

    Self Paced with online support.

    • Start date: Anytime

    • FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

    • FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

    • FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports

    • FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

  • Teacher led, Online Virtual Classroom.

    • Full price: $1,990

    • Deposit: Two weeks before start date… Amount $490

    • Instalment 1: One month after start date… Amount $1,500

    Self Paced with online support.

    • ( if you have previous qualifications or industry experience, you may be able to enrol in self paced)

    • Full price: $1,290

    • Teacher led, Online Virtual Classroom- 2 days per week

    • Online support - 1 day per week

    • (if you have previous qualifications or industry experience, you may be able to enrol in self paced)

Accounting Principles Skill Set

    • Start date: Anytime

    • Duration: 12 months

    • FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

    • FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

    • FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports

    • FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

    • FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems

    • FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

    • FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems

    • $1,490

    • Self paced with online support

BAS Agent Skill Set

BAS Agent Course

    • Start date: Anytime

    • Duration: 6 months

    • FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

    • FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems

    • $799.00

    • Self paced with online support.

    • Please note: As per TPB requirements, one assessment for each unit will be undertaken under independent supervision.

Potential Careers

  • Payroll Officer

  • Accounts Officer

  • Business manager

  • Accounts Receivable

  • Accounts Payable

  • Assistant manager

  • Bookkeeper

  • Accounts Assistant

  • Business owner

Study Pathways

FNS40222 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Head Lecturer - Fikri Thalib

Certification badges show that an advisor has completed a programme of courses that provides them with the knowledge and skills to serve clients proficiently and effectively. To maintain their certification, advisors must have industry currency and continue to professionally develop their skills and knowledge.

Fikri Thalib is a Registered BAS Agent and a Xero Certified Advisor, he has over 10 years of experience in the accounting and finance industry. In the last decade, he has owned and financially managed different businesses. One of these being Open-Book Business Solutions, which provides bookkeeping and accounting services for small to medium businesses.

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Head Lecturer - Fikri Thalib

How are our courses delivered?

Classroom
(Face to face)

Williams Business College is located on Level 2, 222 Pitt St. Sydney.
Just a short walk from Town Hall or St James Train Station.

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Teacher led, Online Virtual Classroom.

If you prefer a classroom learning environment but require the flexibility of online learning, we highly recommend the Online Virtual Classroom option.

Self Paced with online support.

If you’re self motivated and like to set your own schedule, then a blend of Online Virtual Classroom with Self Paced could be the right option for you.

Blended methods of delivery.

Our blended courses combine delivery methods that are carefully considered, and selected intentionally to support learning outcomes.

Are there any entry requirements for this course?

  • Demonstrate that you have the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills to be able to satisfactorily complete the training program applied for; and

  • Have access to a home computer with a reliable internet connection and webcam.

For entry into this course, you need to:

Learning or RPL?

As a candidate, you may already have the necessary skills or knowledge required to achieve some or all parts of the qualification. This may be because you:

  • Are already effectively working in the area; and/or

  • Have completed appropriate training; and/or

  • Have gained relevant experience in a similar or different industry. For example, you may have gained valuable planning skills from working in the retail industry, such as project management skills, which are also relevant to this industry; and/or

  • Have had other life experiences where relevant knowledge and skills were covered. For example, you may have experience in leading others in a sporting club that aligns with teamwork units of competency in this qualification.

If you fit any of these situations you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This means that you may be assessed as competent without having to do the training or parts of it.

Call our office today to discuss your eligibility.