Program Overview

Professional Academy Diploma in Bookkeeping & Payroll

The Professional Academy Diploma in Bookkeeping & Payroll is designed to provide students with hands-on bookkeeping and payroll skills, as well as an understanding of the essential concepts, terminology, and legislation that frame these mission-critical roles.

Course Overview

This course is suitable for those just starting out and professionals in a junior finance role. Students will learn the hands-on principles and terminology of bookkeeping using mostly spreadsheets, tables, and paper, as well as practical payroll scenarios using Thesaurus Software and a simulated Revenue Online Services (ROS) interaction.

Course Modules

The course consists of 12 modules, including:

• Bookkeeping: Introduction
• Bookkeeping: Double Entry
• Bookkeeping: Financial Statements
• Bookkeeping: Financial Statements & Statements Of Cash Flow
• Bookkeeping: Financial Reporting & Computerised Finance Systems
• Bookkeeping: The Finance Function Of An Organisation
• Payroll: Introduction
• Payroll: The Payroll Process
• Payroll: Computerised Payroll Using Thesaurus Software
• Payroll: Entering Employee Information
• Payroll: Entering Payroll Information
• Payroll: Computerised Payroll Process - Reports and Backup

Learning Experience

The course is available in various formats, including Live Online, On Campus, and On Demand. The learning experience is designed to be interactive, supportive, and inspiring, with live lectures delivered using Zoom and optional live Q&A sessions.

Assessment

The course is assessed through continuous assessment quizzes, exercises, and a final practical assessment using payroll software to process employee information.

Benefits

Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Professional Academy Diploma, which is designed to give their career an advantage. The diploma is widely accepted by employers and can be shared with others wishing to verify credentials.

Career Opportunities

The course provides the vital first step for those interested in pursuing a career in financial management or HR. Students will gain hands-on experience of a modern payroll system and understand how an SME finance department works.

Salary Expectations

The average Payroll Administrator salary in Ireland is 34,500 per year, with entry-level positions starting at approximately 31,000 per year and more experienced workers earning up to 38,000 per year.

Student Support

Student care is a high priority, with a dedicated Student Services team available to support students throughout their time on the course. Students will also have access to the EBSCO Online Library, which provides thousands of relevant journals, articles, and other reliable academic and commercial texts.

Payment Options

Students can secure their spot on the course with a low 30% deposit, with the remaining balance paid in two equal instalments. For full-time Bootcamp courses, a 50% deposit is required, with the remaining balance due prior to the start of the course.