Bookkeeping

This course is ideal for anyone working in a small business or who wishes to re-train as a book-keeper. It is also perfect for those with theoretical book-keeping knowledge who wish to gain practical experience to reinforce their knowledge.

What’s included in the training?

Analysis of source documentation (expenses, purchases and sales)
Invoice coding and posting
Purchase ledger
Sales ledger
Bank reconciliation and reconciliation summary
VAT return and reconciliation
PAYE reconciliation
Payroll journals
Aged debt analysis and review
Credit control
Processing supplier payments
Processing customer receipts
Trade creditors
Generating trial balance
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Introduction to payroll
Introduction to Income Tax
Introduction to Corporation Tax

The training includes the use of popular accounting packages such as SAGE, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel

Entry Requirements

No prior knowledge required

Career Opportunities

Book-keepers and accounts assistants are required by businesses across all sectors. It offers opportunities for part-time work and job sharing as well as temporary and permanent work so is particularly suitable for those with other commitments who wish to achieve a great work/life balance.

Working as a book-keeper can also be done on a freelance basis allowing you to take charge of your career with only minimal set-up costs.

In terms of career advancement book-keepers and accounts assistants may choose to move into payroll administration or may wish to undertake further training and move into accountancy.