NDIS Accountant / Bookkeeper
Qualification, registration and professional membership requirements for an NDIS Accountant / Bookkeeper under the NDIS Practice Standards.
Required qualifications & experience
- Certificate III in Accounts Administration
- Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping)
- Certificate IV in Bookkeeping/Accounting
- Diploma in Financial Planning
- Diploma of Accounting
- Advanced Diploma of Accounting
- Post Graduate Diploma with an accounting emphasis
- Tertiary Qualification Degree in Administration Banking and Finance
- Tertiary Qualification Degree in Accounting
- Tertiary Qualification Graduate Diploma in Accounting
- Tertiary Qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping
- Master’s degree with an accounting emphasis
Professional membership & registration
- Association of Taxation and Management Accountants (ATMA)
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
- Association of Certified Bookkeepers (CBK)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Australia Bookkeepers Association Limited (ABAL)
- CPA Australia (CPA)
- Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
- Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ)
NDIS registration groups
The registration group you apply under determines which NDIS Practice Standards modules your audit covers.
Operating as an NDIS Accountant / Bookkeeper by state
Registration and demand vary across Australia. Explore state-specific notes for an NDIS Accountant / Bookkeeper:
Frequently asked questions
What qualifications does an NDIS Accountant / Bookkeeper need?
Under the NDIS Practice Standards, an Accountant / Bookkeeper is generally expected to hold: Certificate III in Accounts Administration; Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping); Certificate IV in Bookkeeping/Accounting; Diploma in Financial Planning; Diploma of Accounting; Advanced Diploma of Accounting; Post Graduate Diploma with an accounting emphasis; Tertiary Qualification Degree in Administration Banking and Finance; Tertiary Qualification Degree in Accounting; Tertiary Qualification Graduate Diploma in Accounting; Tertiary Qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping; Master’s degree with an accounting emphasis. This is a general summary of the NDIS Commission's November 2025 guide — always confirm current requirements with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and your approved quality auditor.
Does an Accountant / Bookkeeper need professional association membership?
The guide indicates the following professional membership or registration expectations: Association of Taxation and Management Accountants (ATMA); Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT); Association of Certified Bookkeepers (CBK); Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Australia Bookkeepers Association Limited (ABAL); CPA Australia (CPA); Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB); Institute of Public Accountants (IPA); Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ). Membership and registration bodies can change their requirements, so verify current standing directly with the relevant body.
Which NDIS registration groups apply to an Accountant / Bookkeeper?
An Accountant / Bookkeeper typically delivers supports under: Management of Funding for Supports in Participants Plans. The registration group you apply under determines which NDIS Practice Standards modules your audit covers.
Is this NDIS Accountant / Bookkeeper information official advice?
No. This page is a general, plain-English summary of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission's November 2025 qualification guide, published to help providers and workers understand typical expectations. It is not legal, compliance or financial advice. Requirements change — always confirm with the NDIS Commission and a registered auditor before relying on it.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission — Practice Standards qualification and professional association guidance, November 2025. See www.ndiscommission.gov.au.
This page is a general, plain-English summary published to help NDIS providers and workers understand typical expectations. It is not legal, compliance or financial advice. Requirements change — always confirm current requirements with the NDIS Commission and a registered quality auditor before relying on this information.
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