Course overview
Keep your options open with Xero
Including a Certificate in Bookkeeping and a Diploma in Xero with three levels of Xero certification, this course also includes access to Xero Advisor Certification and sections on Xero bookkeeping. Gain skills across Xero, Quickbooks, Sage and Microsoft Excel with this Xero bookkeeping course and upskill on VAT, payroll, budgeting and cash-flow management. Learn about income tax for small businesses, financial statements and FBT. Enrol to study bookkeeping online with no prior bookkeeping experience required.
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Job outcomes
- Bookkeeper
- Administrator
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Recognition
Accredited by CPD
Accredited byInternational Association of Bookkeepers
Accredited by CPD , Accredited byInternational Association of Bookkeepers , Accredited by Xero
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
This course takes approximately 180 hours, and you’ll have up to 12 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course.
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Course features
- Free enrolment membership to the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB)
- Gain a 12-month certified membership to IAB on completion
- Accredited by the CPD Certification Service
- Attain 40 continuing professional development hours
- The Career Academy is an Official Xero and IAB & Education Partner
- Learn Xero bookkeeping on this popular software
- Developed and delivered by an Accredited Training Centre – International Association of Bookkeepers & Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Delivery
Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
Subjects
Course includes
Certificate in Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- General Journal
- General Ledger and the
- Trial Balance
- Depreciation
- Accruals and Prepayments
- Financial Statements
- Fundamentals of VAT
- Fundamentals of Payroll
- Accounting with Sage and Quickbooks
- Accounting with Xero Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
- Bookkeeping Using Microsoft Excel
Certificate in Xero
- Introduction to Xero Online
- Xero Chart of Accounts
- Managing Contacts with Xero
- Xero Sales, Invoices, Quotes & Inventory
- Xero Purchases & Bills
- Reconciliation & Managing Accounts in Xero
- Introduction to Xero Reporting
- Introduction to Xero Add-ons
Certificate in Xero Payroll
- Introduction to Learn Xero Online
- Setting up Xero Payroll
- Managing Payroll Items with Xero
- New Employee & Time Off Requests with Xero
- Pay Templates in Xero
- Pay Runs in Xero
- Payslips, Reporting & Filing in Xero
Advanced Certificate in Xero
- Introduction to Xero Online
- Aged Receivables & Payables in Xero
- Managing Fixed Assets with Xero
- Budgeting with Xero
- Tracking Categories in Xero
- Report Preparation and Analysis in Xero
- Customising Templates in Xero
- Introduction to Projects and Expenses
- Advanced Certificate in Xero Assessment
Official Xero Advisor Certification
Receive access to Xero’s official advisor certification. This contains assessment questions to test your knowledge and understanding of Xero, based on what you have learned in the Certificate in Xero, Certificate in Xero Payroll and Advanced Certificate in Xero. This certification is issued by Xero and is a frequent request of employers.
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Payment options
Option 1:£1,199
Option 2:£25 per week on an interest-free payment plan.
No government funding available for this course.
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About The Career Academy
The Career Academy offers a range of employerrecognised courses as well as specialist courses to improve job performance. Our focus is on mentoring, inspiring and supporting people through training so their career or business can reap the rewards. The Career Academy’s course delivery is flexible, so our students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. We offer flexiblepayment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circ*mstances.
- The Career Academy gives you the work-ready skills you need to step into your dream career
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, and fit your learning around your lifestyle
- All while receiving exceptional support from our team of expert tutors
- Our extensive range of accredited online courses will allow you to step into our courses with your dream job in mind, and step out with your dream job in sight
- 94% of our graduates say that studying with The Career Academy has given them valuable skills to use in the workforce!
- 83% of our graduates say that The Career Academy improved their prospects of getting a new job or promotion!
- 96% of our graduates say that The Career Academy provided them with up-to-date and industry-relevant skills
