Programs

Accounting and Payroll Administrator

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Bookkeeping, Finance, MS Office, Payroll, Compliance, Quickbooks, Keyboarding, Windows OS

Program Information

Admission Requirements

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Successful completion (at least 75%] of an entry test to determine general readiness for learning

An interview with an admissions officer to determine the apparent appropriateness of training related to the potential student’s needs and aptitudes.

Program Highlights

Anyone planning to enter the Accounting or Payroll field must have good computer skills and be familiar with computerized accounting and automated payroll systems. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.

It also provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform payroll administrative responsibilities in the payroll department. The student will write CPA’s exams to acquire the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain basic skills and experience in business correspondence, office procedures, performing a job search, and being successful in today’s workplace environment.

Careers Opportunities

Careers in computerized accounting are in continuous high demand. Excellent opportunities exist for skilled persons in a variety of accounting related positions, including the role of accounting bookkeeper, across the public and private sectors.

Payroll administrators are employed by payroll administration companies and by other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Pay and Benefits Administrator
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Pay and Benefits Clerk
  • Salary Administration Officer

What Our Graduates Say

I have a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Moldova and I decided to continue my studies in Toronto. I chose to take the Computerized Accounting program at Academy of Learning College. After I finished the program AOLCC’s staff helped me gain experience and placed me at a Realtor company. I am currently working as the Office Administrator for the company. Thank you Academy of Learning College!

Kate S.

Payroll Administrator was the perfect program for me, I needed just an upgrade being a newcomer. It helped me get into the job market so fast!

S.V.

Academy of Learning College gave me all of the support and guidance to be able to land a permanent job. I now have a stable and secure job! I finished the Accounting Program through Academy of Learning College and I can now say I am succeeding in my professional life!

Payal P.


The Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma at Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus is offered from our North York campus on Finch Avenue West, in the heart of Downsview. Over about 38 weeks (roughly 806 hours of instruction) you train in payroll compliance, bookkeeping and accounting software, in a program registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. You may qualify for financial aid.

Career paths after the Accounting and Payroll Administrator program

This training can prepare you for work as a payroll administrator, payroll clerk, accounting assistant, and bookkeeper. The curriculum is built around the day-to-day skills those roles actually use, so you graduate with practice, not just theory.

Your campus in North York

The Downsview campus sits at Unit 112, 1280 Finch Avenue West, North York (Downsview), Toronto, ON M3J 3K6. Students join us from Downsview, the wider North York area and beyond, many while working or settling into a new city. Ask our admissions team how the Accounting and Payroll Administrator schedule can fit around your other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What credential does the Accounting and Payroll Administrator program award?
A diploma from Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus, a registered vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
How many weeks does the Accounting and Payroll Administrator program take?
Roughly 38 weeks — about 806 instructional hours in total.
Do I need prior experience to apply?
No prior experience in the field is required. Admission needs Grade 12 (or equivalent) or Mature Student Status, working English, and an admission interview.
How do I get to the Downsview campus?
We are at Unit 112, 1280 Finch Avenue West, North York (Downsview), Toronto, ON M3J 3K6.
What kind of work can I do after Accounting and Payroll Administrator?
Graduates can be prepared for work as a payroll administrator, payroll clerk, accounting assistant, and bookkeeper.
How do I apply or find the next start date?
Send us a request for information or call the campus — admissions will confirm upcoming intake dates and take you through enrolment step by step. You may qualify for financial aid.

Last updated: September 2026