Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online
Course Overview
Step into the world of cloud accounting with the Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online Course — a practical, CPD and QLS-endorsed programme that teaches you how to use one of the UK’s most popular accounting systems like a pro. From setting up accounts to reconciling transactions, managing VAT and payroll, you’ll gain confidence with real bookkeeping tasks that matter in business today. Whether you’re starting out, managing your own finances, or upskilling for a career in accounting, this course gives you the foundation to handle real-world financial operations with ease.
Duration: 3 weeks, 5 days | Level: 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 configure the Xero dashboard and workspace.
- Set up company details, chart of accounts & essential settings.
- Create and manage invoices, customers, and sales transactions.
- Handle bills, supplier accounts and purchase workflows.
- Reconcile bank accounts and manage cash flow.
- Process payroll basics and record employee payments.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns using Xero tools.
- Track financial performance with reports and summaries.
- Maintain bookkeeping accuracy and reduce errors.
- Apply cloud-based accounting skills for small business success.
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What You'll Get
- Confidence using Xero for real accounting tasks
- Practical bookkeeping and financial management skills
- Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate of achievement
- Self-paced online study
- Ability to manage VAT, payroll, invoices, and reconciliations
- Skills that support careers in bookkeeping & finance
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping course?
A: It’s a CPD and QLS-endorsed online training programme that teaches you how to use Xero software to manage everyday accounting and bookkeeping tasks digitally.
Q: Who is this course for?
A: Beginners, aspiring bookkeepers, small business owners, and anyone who wants to confidently manage accounts or gain a marketable finance skill.
Q: Do I need prior accounting experience?
A: No — this course starts with the basics and builds up to real bookkeeping practices using Xero.
Q: Will I receive a certificate?
A: Yes — you’ll earn a Quality Licence Scheme-endorsed certificate upon successful completion.
Q: Can this help my career?
A: Yes — cloud accounting skills with Xero are highly valuable in bookkeeping, financial administration, and accounts assistant roles.
Q: What software will I use?
A: You’ll work hands-on with Xero, the cloud-based accounting software widely used by UK businesses.
Q: How long does it typically take?
A: Time to complete varies by learner, but the course is self-paced so you can progress at your own speed.
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Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Getting Started | |||
| Introduction – Getting Started | 00:01:00 | ||
| Signing up to Xero | 00:04:00 | ||
| Quick Tour of Xero | 00:12:00 | ||
| Initial Xero Settings | 00:13:00 | ||
| Chart of Accounts | 00:14:00 | ||
| Adding a Bank Account | 00:08:00 | ||
| Demo Company | 00:04:00 | ||
| Tracking Categories | 00:07:00 | ||
| Contacts | 00:12:00 | ||
| Invoices and Sales | |||
| Introduction – Invoices and Sales | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sales Screens | 00:04:00 | ||
| Invoice Settings | 00:13:00 | ||
| Creating an Invoice | 00:17:00 | ||
| Repeating Invoices | 00:07:00 | ||
| Credit Notes | 00:10:00 | ||
| Quotes Settings | 00:03:00 | ||
| Creating Quotes | 00:07:00 | ||
| Other Invoicing Tasks | 00:03:00 | ||
| Sending Statements | 00:03:00 | ||
| Sales Reporting | 00:05:00 | ||
| Bills and Purchases | |||
| Introduction – Bills and Purchases | 00:01:00 | ||
| Purchases Screens | 00:04:00 | ||
| Bill Settings | 00:02:00 | ||
| Creating a Bill | 00:13:00 | ||
| Repeating Bills | 00:05:00 | ||
| Credit Notes | 00:06:00 | ||
| Purchase Order Settings | 00:02:00 | ||
| Purchase Orders | 00:08:00 | ||
| Batch Payments | 00:12:00 | ||
| Other Billing Tasks | 00:02:00 | ||
| Sending Remittances | 00:03:00 | ||
| Purchases Reporting | 00:05:00 | ||
| Bank Accounts | |||
| Introduction – Bank Accounts | 00:01:00 | ||
| Bank Accounts Screens | 00:07:00 | ||
| Automatic Matching | 00:04:00 | ||
| Reconciling Invoices | 00:06:00 | ||
| Reconciling Bills | 00:03:00 | ||
| Reconciling Spend Money | 00:05:00 | ||
| Reconciling Receive Money | 00:04:00 | ||
| Find and Match | 00:04:00 | ||
| Bank Rules | 00:09:00 | ||
| Cash Coding | 00:03:00 | ||
| Remove and Redo vs Unreconcile | 00:04:00 | ||
| Uploading Bank Transactions | 00:07:00 | ||
| Automatic Bank Feeds | 00:06:00 | ||
| Products and Services | |||
| Introduction – Products and Services | 00:01:00 | ||
| Products and Services Screen | 00:02:00 | ||
| Adding Services | 00:03:00 | ||
| Adding Untracked Products | 00:03:00 | ||
| Adding Tracked Products | 00:07:00 | ||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Introduction – Fixed Assets | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fixed Assets Settings | 00:05:00 | ||
| Adding Assets from Bank Transactions | 00:06:00 | ||
| Adding Assets from Spend Money | 00:05:00 | ||
| Adding Assets from Bills | 00:02:00 | ||
| Depreciation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Payroll | |||
| Introduction – Payroll | 00:01:00 | ||
| Payroll settings | 00:15:00 | ||
| Adding Employees | 00:18:00 | ||
| Paying Employees | 00:10:00 | ||
| Payroll Filing | 00:04:00 | ||
| VAT Returns | |||
| Introduction – VAT Returns | 00:01:00 | ||
| VAT Settings | 00:02:00 | ||
| VAT Returns – Manual Filing | 00:06:00 | ||
| VAT Returns – Digital Filing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online | 1 week, 3 days | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Workbook – Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
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