Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online
An online Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping course teaching invoicing, bank reconciliation, reporting and financial record-keeping — self-paced and CPD accredited.
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Overview
Cloud accounting is now essential as HMRC reported 2.33 million VAT traders in 2024/25, many needing accurate digital records. Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online from Thames College helps UK learners build confidence with bookkeeping, invoices, bills, sales, purchases, bank reconciliation, VAT returns, payroll, fixed assets, products, services, reports and software settings.
Study this online Xero course to understand customer accounts, supplier payments, cash-flow checks, digital bookkeeping and business reporting. Designed for flexible study, it supports routes towards bookkeeper, accounts assistant, payroll assistant, finance assistant, purchase ledger clerk, credit controller, accounting technician and small business finance roles. Enrol today and build Xero skills valued across UK small businesses, accountancy firms, charities, retail, hospitality, healthcare and office teams, with certificate options for everyday finance and career development.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Endorsed by QLS (Quality Licence Scheme)
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course helps learners build Xero, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and finance software knowledge for accounts and small business support roles.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Navigate the Xero dashboard and main accounting workspace.
► Set up company details, financial settings and user access.
► Create sales invoices, quotes, credit notes and customer statements.
► Record supplier bills, purchase orders and supplier payments.
► Reconcile invoices, bills, received money and spent money.
► Prepare manual VAT returns and digital VAT returns in Xero.
Who is This Course For?
This course suits UK learners who want stronger Xero, bookkeeping and cloud accounting knowledge for finance or business support roles.
► Beginners who want to learn Xero accounting software.
► Bookkeeping learners preparing for finance support roles.
► Accounts assistants who work with invoices, bills and records.
► Finance assistants who support reporting and transaction checks.
► Small business owners who manage sales, purchases and VAT.
► Anyone searching for an online Xero course with certificate options.
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of this course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 149 GBP within UK
► 159 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses
Career Opportunities
This course supports pathways in bookkeeping, accounts support, payroll, finance administration, bank reconciliation, purchase ledger, credit control and small business finance. UK salaries typically range from £19,000–£60,000, depending on role, skills, location and experience.
► Bookkeeping Assistant — Average UK salary: £20,000–£29,000 per year
► Bookkeeper — Average UK salary: £21,813–£35,101 per year
► Accounts Assistant — Average UK salary: £22,000–£32,000 per year
► Finance Assistant — Average UK salary: £23,991–£33,783 per year
► Payroll Administrator — Average UK salary: £27,000–£33,000 per year
► Assistant Accountant — Average UK salary: £26,500–£35,950 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
► Introduction
► Introduction to Getting Started
► Signing Up to Xero
► Quick Tour of Xero
► Initial Xero Settings
► Chart of Accounts
► Adding a Bank Account
► Demo Company
► Tracking Categories
► Contacts
► Introduction to Invoices and Sales
► Sales Screens
► Invoice Settings
► Creating an Invoice
► Repeating Invoices
► Credit Notes
► Quote Settings
► Creating Quotes
► Other Invoicing Tasks
► Sending Statements
► Sales Reporting
► Introduction to Bills and Purchases
► Purchases Screens
► Bill Settings
► Creating a Bill
► Repeating Bills
► Credit Notes
► Purchase Order Settings
► Purchase Orders
► Batch Payments
► Other Billing Tasks
► Sending Remittances
► Purchases Reporting
► Introduction to Bank Accounts
► Bank Account Screens
► Automatic Matching
► Reconciling Invoices
► Reconciling Bills
► Reconciling Spend Money
► Reconciling Receive Money
► Find and Match
► Bank Rules
► Cash Coding
► Remove and Redo vs Unreconcile
► Uploading Bank Transactions
► Automatic Bank Feeds
► Introduction to Products and Services
► Products and Services Screen
► Adding Services
► Adding Untracked Products
► Introduction to Fixed Assets
► Fixed Assets Settings
► Adding Assets from Bank Transactions
► Adding Assets from Spend Money
► Adding Assets from Bills
► Depreciation
► Introduction to Payroll
► Payroll Settings
► Adding Employees
► Paying Employees
► Payroll Filing
► Introduction to VAT Returns
► VAT Settings
► VAT Returns — Manual Filing
► VAT Returns — Digital Filing
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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
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
The Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Online course teaches learners how to use Xero for invoices, bills, bank reconciliation, VAT returns, payroll, fixed assets and reports. It supports bookkeeping, accounts, finance and small business roles.
Yes, this Xero course is suitable for learners starting with cloud bookkeeping. It introduces setup, navigation, contacts and core accounting tasks before moving into invoices, purchases, bank accounts, reconciliation, VAT, payroll and reporting.
No, this is not an official Xero certification course. It is a Thames College online course designed to build Xero accounting and bookkeeping knowledge, with certificate options available after successful course completion.
The course covers Xero setup, dashboard use, contacts, invoices, quotes, bills, purchases, bank feeds, bank reconciliation, products, services, fixed assets, depreciation, payroll settings, employee payments, VAT settings and digital VAT returns.
Yes, this course can support bookkeeping, accounts, payroll, finance support and small business finance pathways. Career progress depends on your previous experience, employer needs, wider accounting knowledge and any further qualifications you complete.
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