Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

About the course

This Certificate IV builds practical accounting and bookkeeping capability using a simulated small business practice environment. You’ll develop job-ready skills for handling financial records, processing transactions and supporting everyday accounting functions. Study is available on campus or online, with multiple intakes across the year. This is a vocational qualification in accounting and bookkeeping. The programme covers bookkeeping, payroll, and financial administration for accounting office environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may work in entry-level accounting support and bookkeeping roles across small businesses and larger organisations. Typical pathways include bookkeeping, accounts administration and accounting clerk positions, supporting tasks such as recording transactions, maintaining financial records and assisting with reporting. This Certificate IV provides a vocational pathway into accounting and bookkeeping work. Preparing graduates for accounts clerk, finance assistant, and bookkeeping roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)