Quickbooks and Xero Accounting Course
Course Overview
Jump into modern cloud-based accounting with the QuickBooks & Xero Accounting Course — a beginner-friendly programme that teaches you how to control business finances using two of the most popular accounting platforms. You’ll learn how to set up accounts, process transactions, manage VAT and payroll, and produce meaningful financial reports. With hands-on practice and real-world workflows, this course gives you the confidence to manage accounting systems efficiently and grow your career in finance.
Duration: 2 weeks, 1 day | Level: Beginner to Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate and customise both QuickBooks and Xero dashboards.
- Set up company accounts, ledgers, and chart structures.
- Enter and manage customer and supplier transactions.
- Reconcile bank accounts and maintain financial accuracy.
- Handle VAT calculations and reporting within each platform.
- Record payroll entries and related accounting tasks.
- Generate and interpret key financial reports.
- Compare workflows between QuickBooks and Xero for best practices.
- Apply digital bookkeeping skills to real business scenarios.
- Build confidence in modern cloud accounting tools for career growth.
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What You'll Get
- Practical skills in using both QuickBooks and Xero
- Confidence managing real business accounting tasks
- CPD & QLS-accredited certificate to showcase on your CV
- Self-paced online learning — fit study around your life
- Hands-on experience with invoicing, payroll, VAT & reports
- Accounting skills that boost employability in finance roles
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the QuickBooks & Xero Accounting Course?
A: An online training programme that teaches you how to use both QuickBooks and Xero software to manage business accounting tasks — from setup to reporting.
Q: Who is this course for?
A: Beginners, small business owners, aspiring bookkeepers, and anyone wanting practical skills in cloud-based accounting.
Q: Do I need prior accounting knowledge?
A: No — the course starts with fundamentals and builds your skills step by step.
Q: Will I receive a certificate?
A: Yes — you’ll earn a CPD & QLS-accredited certificate on completion.
Q: How long does the course take?
A: The course is self-paced but includes around 103 units and can typically be completed in about 2 weeks to 1 month depending on your pace.
Q: Can this help my career?
A: Yes — proficiency in QuickBooks and Xero is valuable for bookkeeping, accounts assistant, finance support, and small business roles.
Q: Will I learn practical skills I can use immediately?
A: Yes — the course focuses on real tasks like VAT, payroll, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.
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Course Curriculum
| Quickbook | |||
| Getting prepared - access the software and course materials | |||
| The structure of the course – first things first! | 00:05:00 | ||
| Set up free trial | 00:03:00 | ||
| Getting started | |||
| Starting A New Company File | 00:11:00 | ||
| Setting up the system | |||
| Enter opening balances | 00:02:00 | ||
| Reverse opening balances – accruals and prepayments | 00:06:00 | ||
| Report Journal | 00:05:00 | ||
| Nominal ledger | |||
| Amend The Nominal Ledger | 00:07:00 | ||
| Report listing the nominal ledgers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Customers | |||
| Enter customers | 00:09:00 | ||
| Report on customer contact information | 00:01:00 | ||
| Suppliers | |||
| Enter Suppliers | 00:05:00 | ||
| Supplier Contact List | 00:02:00 | ||
| Sales ledger | |||
| Enter Invoices | 00:09:00 | ||
| Invoice Entering | 00:03:00 | ||
| Invoice batch | 00:06:00 | ||
| Post Sales Credit Notes | 00:08:00 | ||
| Report showing Customer Activity | 00:03:00 | ||
| Aged Debtors | 00:02:00 | ||
| Purchases ledger | |||
| Post Supplier Invoices | 00:03:00 | ||
| Entering a Batch of Supplier Bills | 00:09:00 | ||
| Credit Notes Suppliers | 00:05:00 | ||
| Reclassify Supplier Bills – Flash Bulbs Purchased | 00:04:00 | ||
| Supplier Account Activity Report | 00:04:00 | ||
| Sundry payments | |||
| Post Cheques | 00:07:00 | ||
| Report showing supplier payments | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sundry receipts | |||
| Receipts from customers | 00:07:00 | ||
| Report showing customer receipts | 00:02:00 | ||
| Petty cash | |||
| Post Petty Cash Transactions and Report | 00:04:00 | ||
| Post cash payments to ledgers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Enter petty cash items | 00:14:00 | ||
| Report on Petty Cash Payments Proper | 00:05:00 | ||
| Post Sundry Payments | 00:05:00 | ||
| Report Bank Payments | 00:03:00 | ||
| VAT - Value Added Tax | |||
| VAT Return | 00:03:00 | ||
| Bank reconciliation | |||
| Reconcile The Bank | 00:10:00 | ||
| Provide A Report Showing Any Unreconnciled Transaction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Payroll / Wages | |||
| Post the Wages Journal | 00:08:00 | ||
| Posting Journal Adjustments | 00:02:00 | ||
| Reports | |||
| Month end adjustments | 00:03:00 | ||
| Month end reports | 00:06:00 | ||
| Tasks | |||
| Task- Crearing the accounts | 00:06:00 | ||
| Task – Customer report | 00:01:00 | ||
| Additional Resources | |||
| Course Paper | 00:00:00 | ||
| Further Reading – QuickBooks Online 2014 The Handbook | 00:00:00 | ||
| Xero Accounting | |||
| Getting Prepared - Access the software and course materials | |||
| Introduction To The Course And Your Tutor | 00:04:00 | ||
| Activating Your Free Trial With Xero | 00:02:00 | ||
| Getting started | |||
| Signing Up For The Free Trial | 00:04:00 | ||
| Instruction of updated Xero accounting software | 00:00:00 | ||
| Create The Organisation | 00:08:00 | ||
| The Ficticious Scenario | 00:02:00 | ||
| Setting up the system | |||
| Add Bank Accounts To The System | 00:14:00 | ||
| Enter Opening Balances | 00:07:00 | ||
| Opening Trial Balance | 00:01:00 | ||
| Nominal ledger | |||
| Amend The Nominal Ledger | 00:06:00 | ||
| Chart Of Accounts Report | 00:01:00 | ||
| Customers & Suppliers | |||
| Enter customers | 00:07:00 | ||
| Reporting Customer And Supplier Information | 00:02:00 | ||
| Sales ledger | |||
| Enter Invoices | 00:07:00 | ||
| Invoicing tips – adding logo, repeat billing | 00:09:00 | ||
| Entering Invoices 6574 to 6610 | 00:16:00 | ||
| Post Credit Notes | 00:03:00 | ||
| Report Showing Customer Activity | 00:08:00 | ||
| Aged Debtors | 00:02:00 | ||
| Suppliers | |||
| Post supplier invoices | 00:09:00 | ||
| Enter suppliers invoices 6028 onwards | 00:14:00 | ||
| Enter More Supplier Invoices No 4308 Onwards | 00:06:00 | ||
| Credit Notes Suppliers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Supplier Activity Report | 00:04:00 | ||
| Aged Creditors Info | 00:01:00 | ||
| Reciepts from Customers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Apply Customer Credit Notes | 00:05:00 | ||
| Purchases ledger | |||
| Post Supplier Cheques | 00:08:00 | ||
| Apply Supplier Credit Notes | 00:03:00 | ||
| Print List Of Bank Receipts And Payments | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sundry payments | |||
| Post Sundry Payments | 00:07:00 | ||
| Make a credit card payment | 00:08:00 | ||
| Petty Cash | |||
| Add Petty Cash Transactions – Week 1 | 00:16:00 | ||
| Add Petty Cash Transactions – Week 2 | 00:12:00 | ||
| Add Petty Cash Transactions – Week 3 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Add Petty Cash Transactions – Week 4 | 00:09:00 | ||
| Imprest System on Petty Cash | 00:04:00 | ||
| Print a Copy of Petty Cash Receipts and Payments | 00:01:00 | ||
| Bad Debt | |||
| Writing Off A Bad Debt – Print Customer Statement | 00:02:00 | ||
| Write Off A Bad Debt | 00:09:00 | ||
| Credit Card | |||
| Reconcile The Credit Card Statement | 00:09:00 | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | |||
| Bank Statement As A CSV File | 00:27:00 | ||
| Bank Statement Closing Balances | 00:11:00 | ||
| Reconcile The Petty Cash | 00:05:00 | ||
| Payroll / Wages | |||
| Wages And Salaries | 00:09:00 | ||
| Post the Wages Journal | 00:07:00 | ||
| Report Wages Journal | 00:02:00 | ||
| Payday | 00:11:00 | ||
| Pay The Two Staff | 00:05:00 | ||
| VAT - Value Added Tax | |||
| Depreciation | 00:04:00 | ||
| VAT Return | 00:03:00 | ||
| Reports | |||
| Month End Reports PnL, BS, TB | 00:05:00 | ||
| Payroll unit | |||
| Using Payroll | 00:12:00 | ||
| Setting Up Employees | 00:10:00 | ||
| Running Payroll – An Example | 00:14:00 | ||
| Conclude | |||
| Recap And Next Steps | 00:06:00 | ||
| What happens next | 00:02:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resources – Xero Accounting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Quickbooks and Xero Accounting Course | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
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Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
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