Accounting & Payroll Administrator Diploma
Fast-track your accounting and payroll career with our nationally recognized online program and hands-on software training.
Your Future as an Accounting & Payroll Administrator
As an accounting and payroll administrator in Canada, you'll keep businesses financially balanced - managing payroll cycles, reconciling accounts, tracking taxable deductions, and preparing accurate reports – all using top-tier software like QuickBooks and Sage. You ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations, uphold financial integrity, and support smooth operations across industries, with one diploma to get you started.
Why This Program Stands Out
100% Online:
Study anywhere, balance school, work, family – flexible virtual format and expert instructor support.
Real-World Skills:
Master bookkeeping, payroll, account reconciliation, budgeting and key industry software.
Fast-Track Path:
Graduate in 49 weeks and gain your PCP designation after 1 year of work experience – exam fees included.
Leading-Edge Support:
Industry-expert instructors, a committed team with a 140-year track record of student support.
Career Services – for Life:
Resume building, interview prep, job fairs – all you need to land your first, or next, career.
What To Expect
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49-week, fully online program, scheduled instructor-led classes with active video participation.
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Engaging virtual learning with administrative support and a connected student community.
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Build confidence to manage accounting, payroll, and compliance in diverse business settings.
What You'll Learn
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Admissions Readiness Hub
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; OR be at least 18 years of age and pass the Wonderlic Test (a Superintendent approved qualifying test)
Career Outlook
Graduates are qualified to work in roles such as:
- Accounting Clerk
- Payroll Clerk
- Payroll Administrator
- Bookkeeper/Office Manager
- Budget and Costing Clerk
- Payroll Specialist
- Administrative Assistant
- Tax Preparer
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
- Benefits Clerk
Workplace settings accounting and payroll administrators can apply their skillset:
- Corporate accounting departments (finance, payroll, accounts receivable/payable)
- Public accounting firms (audit, bookkeeping, tax preparation)
- Government agencies (municipal, provincial, federal finance offices)
- Non-profit organizations (financial management, payroll, grants administration)
- Small businesses (bookkeeping, payroll processing, financial reporting)
How We Prepare You for Success
Program is delivered by instructors with accounting and payroll expertise, offering real-world insight into your career ahead.
Anderson community dedicated to your career and life success; we are student-centred and have been a partner to over 150,000 students, over 140 years.
Career services team empowers you to stand out to employers, from resume positioning to interviews and networking at job fairs, post-graduation – for life!
Access to our alumni network – potential job leads as you launch and grow your career, networking opportunities with hundreds of Anderson graduates and leading professionals.
Is an Accounting & Payroll Administrator career right for you?
This three-minute online quiz reveals your strengths, communication style, and ideal career paths in business. Get your personalized results now and discover whether this accounting and payroll training Canada is the best fit for you.
Take the Business Career Discovery QuizFunding your Accounting & Payroll Administration Program
Multiple financial-aid pathways — from government loans and bursaries to interest-free college financing. Pick the path that matches how you'd like to fund your studies.
Tuition Fees: For the most current and detailed information on program-specific fees, please contact our Admissions team directly; we'll be happy to discuss the details with you.
What's Included: Your tuition covers all course materials, access to the online learning platform, and comprehensive career services support.
Financial Aid: We aim to make the financial part of this process as easy to navigate as possible. We're here to help and are happy to support as you survey your options.
For detailed information or to discuss your eligibility for financial support, please reach out to our Admissions team.
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Verified Reviews
Despite one child distance learning and one being one year old, I went back to college for Accounting and Payroll Administration. I enrolled in this amazing program, working towards a certification to become a Payroll Compliance Practitioner. It's never too late to take a step back and restart.
Amna A.Attending Anderson College transformed my life. Balancing motherhood and education were challenging, but the supportive community and dedicated faculty made a significant impact. I gained confidence, developed essential skills, and launched my own small business, driven by my passion for cooking. The connections and referrals from Anderson were crucial in making my business successful.
Manal A.I chose the accounting & payroll program to help me improve my business skills and to learn how payroll works. My classmates were amazing and our professors were helpful and knowledgeable. Now I am working at one of the top hospitals in Toronto as Payroll Clerk and also utilizing my newly learned skills in my online business.
Aira O.At 42, I achieved my dream of working again in Accounting thanks to the help of Anderson College faculty and staff members. I graduated with Honours and passed the Canadian Payroll Certification. I got hired as a Payroll Clerk right away. Now, 3 months later, Canada Cartage offered me a full-time permanent job as a Payroll Coordinator, with a good salary and benefits.
Evelyn D.Get Your Custom Program Information Package
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A payroll administrator manages employee compensation by processing payroll, calculating wages, deductions, and ensuring compliance with tax and labor laws.
Faculty
Experienced, industry-expert instructors who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
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