Certificate in Bookkeeping & Diploma in Xero
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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Course Duration
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.
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Become an expert in Xero
Be awarded with a Xero Certified certificate of achievement on completion of this course.
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COURSE BENEFITS
- 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
COURSE CONTENTS
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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Why The Career Academy?
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have almost 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

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REVIEWS
" As soon as I upgraded my CV, I was invited for a job interview and got the job! "
" Following the completion of this course I have been successful in being offered an Administration role which involves some training courses "
" You wanted me to let you know how I got on with any interviews. I got an office admin role!!! So glad to did the course. "
The Career Academy has given me the opportunity not only to educate myself with accounting software programs but to also receive certification from the software company themselves. It looks amazing on my resume and has opened up so many more job opportunities
FAQS
This course costs £1,199 or only £25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
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.
Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as a Bookkeeper or Administrator.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 112 0911 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
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.
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Yes! You’ve got a 14-day cooling-off period (trial) at the start of your course. Take that time to review your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you, you’ll get a full money-back guarantee*.
The Official Xero Advisor Certification is provided/delivered by Xero. Once you have completed your training course with TCA, we will refer you to Xero, where you will undertake the official Xero Advisor Certification process. Upon achieving successful Xero Advisor Certification, Xero will award you the certification.
