

The industry accredited Certificate in Xero Payroll provides individuals a detailed overview of Xero Payroll functions and reporting.
Ideal for individuals currently working as or aspiring to be payroll officers, the Certificate in Xero Payroll provides knowledge and information related to Xero’s single touch payroll (STP). Businesses using Xero accounting have the opportunity to take advantage of reporting payroll directly to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) using STP, meeting government digital reporting payroll needs.
Delivered by The Career Academy (a Xero Education Partner with Xero Learn), this specialised Xero short course is ideal for those individuals seeking payroll administration expertise, covering modules of study including:
- Xero introduction
- Xero Payroll setup
- Xero Payroll management including pay runs, payslips and payment summaries
- Xero Payroll reporting
This Certificate in Xero Payroll short course can also be combined with multiple Mentor Education Accounting and Bookkeeping qualifications including the FNS40217 – Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping and is accredited by the International Association of Accounting Professionals.
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive the Certificate in Xero Payroll.
Students completing this course will gain 15 CPD hours on completion (CPD Certification Service).
This short course is not VET (Vocational Education and Training) accredited, but can be completed alongside a VET nationally recognised qualification.
Relevant Occupations
Small business bookkeeper, small business owners and sole traders.
Prospective career outcomes
This course with additional formal qualifications can lead students towards careers in the Accounting and Bookkeeping sector.
Entry requirements
Whilst this is an online course, students considering undertaking this course must be based in Australia.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
We also recommend that students undertaking this course:
- Are over 18 years of age at the time of commencement
- Have successfully completed a year 12 certificate or equivalent
- Have a strong grasp of computer/technical skills
- Microsoft Office (or freeware equivalent) installed on their computer
- Access to a reliable high-quality internet connection
- Adequate literacy/numeracy skills
Who Should Enrol?
This qualification has been designed to accommodate both individuals with no formal training qualifications and those seeking an entry point for transition into further education. The program caters to both individuals running a business or working in a small business that wish to take a more active role in payroll administration and management.
Students with no formal qualifications seeking to undertake a Nationally recognised course of study should strongly consider enrolling into a Certificate IV or Diploma based accounting and bookkeeping qualification alongside undertaking this course.
Course Duration
The total course duration is 15 hours. The course can be completed over a six-month period
Course Outline
Study Modules+
- Introduction to Xero Online
- Setting up Xero Payroll
- Managing Payroll Items with Xero
- New Employees & Leave Requests with Xero
- Pay Templates in Xero
- Pay Runs in Xero
- Payslips & Payroll Reporting with Xero
- Employment Payment Summaries with Xero
- Certificate in Xero Payroll Assessment
+ The Certificate in Xero Payroll course is owned and delivered by The Career Academy (TCA). TCA is a Xero Education Partner with Xero Learn. Please note that this short course is not VET (Vocational Education and Training) accredited, but can be completed alongside a VET nationally recognised qualification.
Assessment
Quizzes and exercises are undertaken throughout studies with a final practical assessment on completion of all modules.
Learning Experience
Support
Whilst completing this course, students will be provided both phone and email support. Students are assigned a tutor to provide assistance, who can be either contacted by phone during business hours or can be emailed at any time.
Learning Materials-->All learning materials including access to Xero are provided with this course.
Whilst completing their qualification, students are entitled to unlimited e-mail and phone support by our experienced student support team between Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, so they are never left to feel ‘lost’ or stuck during their studies.
Flexibility and DeliveryIn addition to the accessible and easy to understand self-directed learning materials, the course gives students additional options on how to best engage with their study commitments.
Upfront payment
Full upfront course fee payments can be made for this course. We provide regular special discount offers for upfront payments for all Mentor Education Nationally recognised courses. This industry recognised short course can be combined with a Mentor Education Nationally Recognised course.
Payment Plans
Please call us to discuss payment plan options.
Mentor specialises in providing professional education and training services to you anywhere, any-time. We appreciate that learning needs differ for each individual and organisation, which is why we allow you to select the approach that works best for you.
A. Online / Self-paced
Recommended for confident self-directed learners and is related to their current chosen career.
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For further information regarding tuition fees and study options related to the Certificate in Xero Payroll industry endorsed course listed on this web page, please contact Mentor Education Pty Ltd or visit the
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This course is owned, delivered and made available to Mentor Education students under licence from Career Academy Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 50 612 664 561) (TCA). Please note that this course is not an Australian nationally recognised VET (Vocational Education and Training) accredited qualification, but can be completed alongside a VET nationally recognised qualification.
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