Certificate in Financial Accounting & Payroll (L6, 60 ECTS)

Funding: Springboard
Campus: Online
Years: 1

Level 6
Study Mode Part-Time Online
Department Flexible & Professional Learning
Credits 60

Contact Us

Flexible & Professional Learning – Midlands Office

Email: flexiblelearning.midlands@tus.ie

This practical and industry-informed programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for roles in office administration, bookkeeping, and payroll.

It is suited to those currently working in or aspiring to roles in these areas. The programme is also open to those looking to reskill or return to work, provided they meet the entry requirements.

Developed in collaboration with industry, the course reflects up-to-date practices and legislative requirements, with a focus on how effective administrative and financial processes contribute to business efficiency and compliance across sectors.

Learners will develop a strong foundation in key administrative functions and financial operations, with an emphasis on real-world application across various industries.

Upon Completion, Graduates Will:

Have a detailed understanding of the principles and processes of bookkeeping, payroll, and office administration
Be able to carry out a wide range of manual and computerised payroll procedures
Possess the knowledge to apply accounting principles to support business operations
Be ready to take on roles in a variety of settings, from SMEs to larger organisations, in both public and private sectors

Programme Overview

Programme Modules

Programme Modules
• Leadership Management Development
• Human Resources and Developing People
• Financial Accounting
• Payroll Applications and Management

• Applied Accounting
• Applied Practice 1: Personal and Professional Context

Entry Requirements

Mature applicants (i.e., over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 – Full award with a minimum of eight modules

Schedule

Commencing
Week commencing 07 September 2026

Induction
Induction for the September 2026 programmes takes place on Saturday 5 September 2025 from 9.00am to 1.00pm.
In advance, you will be required to review Pre-Induction reading material, available to students before induction.

TWO Evenings per week TBD
PLUS Selected Saturdays per semester

For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online, and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time

Fee

This programme will be funded/part-funded by Springboard+ for the academic year 2026/2027.

This course is expected to open for applications on May 2026 on www.springboardcourses.ie

To be informed of the next intake via email, please click the Register Your Interest button above.

Duration

One Year

Progression

Graduates of the Certificate in Financial Accounting and Payroll will have developed a strong foundation in essential accounting principles and payroll practices, equipping them with skills directly relevant to roles in finance, payroll administration, and bookkeeping. Upon successful completion of this 60-credit certificate, students may progress to Year Two of the Higher Certificate in Business (Level 6). This progression pathway enables learners to continue building their expertise in core business disciplines, enhancing their career opportunities in finance, administration, and business support roles, or preparing for further study at degree level.<!– wp:acf/zesty-cta-narrow {“name”:”acf/zesty-cta-narrow”,”data”:{“padding”:”0″,”_padding”:”field_6525007b1b204″,”image”:3306,”_image”:”field_64d60f0a6c5d9″,”title”:”Funding Opportunites”,”_title”:”field_64d60edc6c5d6″,”text”:”Many of our programmes are eligible for a range of funding opportunities, which can significantly reduce the cost of your studies. For more information on the funding available, click here. Alternatively, scroll down to the Fees section to see which specific funding options apply to this programme.”,”_text”:”field_64d60ef26c5d7″,”button”:{“title”:”Funding Opportunities”,”url”:”https://tus.ie/flexible-learning/athlone/part-time-fee-scheme-susi/”,”target”:””},”_button”:”field_64d60efd6c5d8″},”mode”:”edit”} /–>

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