Online Certificate · Bookkeeping

Work in Accounts and Bookkeeping

Thinking about a job where the books are yours? This course covers ledgers, VAT, payroll basics, Xero and Excel. Study online, and the tutors answer the phone.

From €29a week, no deposit
6 Monthsof access
140 Hoursof study, roughly
No Examsever
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaBookkeeping
DeliveryFully online, self paced
Access6 Months Access
Study HoursAbout 140 hours
AssessmentNo exams, ever
PaymentsFrom €29 per week
Comes with
  • No finance background needed
  • No maths or software knowledge needed
  • Xero and Excel both covered
  • Named tutors on phone and email
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Get The Job That Always Needs Doing

Every business keeps books. Someone has to know how.

Take The Books Off Your Own Desk

Running something small? This is the part most owners dread.

Learn The Software Employers Name

Xero and Excel are both in here, hands on.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Bookkeeping work sits in practices, small firms and finance teams. A day is invoices in, invoices out, a bank reconciliation, then reports.

Bookkeeper

Keep a set of books straight.

Accounts Clerk

Process the daily flow of paperwork.

Payroll Assistant

Help run pay and keep records.

Accounts Payable Officer

Handle supplier bills and payments out.

Finance Assistant

Support a finance team with the detail.

Billing Clerk

Raise invoices and chase what is owed.

Business Support Officer

Cover accounts alongside general admin.

Administrative Bookkeeper

Books and office work in one role.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

The books first, then tax and payroll, then the software.

01
The Books
Where every figure comes from.
Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
General Journal
General Ledger and the Trial Balance
Depreciation
Accruals and Prepayments
Financial Statements
02
Tax And Pay
The two that catch people out.
Fundamentals of VAT
Fundamentals of Payroll
03
Tools And Planning
Doing it on the software.
Accounting with Xero
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
Using Microsoft Excel
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Ledgers, journal, ledger, trial balance
  • Adjustments, depreciation, accruals, prepayments
  • Tax and pay, VAT and payroll basics
  • Software, Xero and Excel

As a Student

  • Self paced, about 140 hours
  • No exams, none at all
  • Access, 6 months
  • Tutors, named, by phone and email
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing.

01
Accredited By The IAB

The Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers accredits this course.

02
Xero Advisor Certification Access

You get access to the official Xero Advisor Certification.

03
A Year Of BookkeeperHQ

Webinar recordings, industry content and a global bookkeeper community.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Achievement

Plus Xero Advisor Certification access

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued once you finish the topics.

IAB Accredited

Accredited by the Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers.

Xero Advisor Access

Access to the official Xero certification.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Tell Us Your Aim

An accounts job, or your own books.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor talks you through the topics.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, or weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and open the first ledger.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From €29 / week
Pay upfront, or on an interest free plan.
No deposit to start
No credit check
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Money back window applies
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need experience?

None needed. No finance background and no software knowledge required.

Am I good enough at maths?

You do not need maths behind you. The course starts from scratch.

How long is it?

Access runs six months. The course is about one hundred and forty hours.

Are there exams?

None, ever. You work through the topics at your pace.

Is Xero included?

Yes. Accounting with Xero is a topic, plus Advisor Certification access.

Who are the tutors?

Named accounting and bookkeeping tutors, reachable by phone and email.

Is this course accredited?

It is accredited by the IAB, ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. It is not a QQI course and not a national award. For bookkeeping work, employers look for the software and the method.

What if it is not for me?

There is a money back window. An advisor will confirm the terms before you enrol.

Delivered By

About the College

The Career Academy sells this course. The college has fifteen years behind it.

It is an official Xero and IAB Education Partner. It is also an AAT Approved Training Provider.

IAB accredited courseICOES accreditedOfficial Xero PartnerAAT Approved Training Provider
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