Accounts Assistant Practical Training

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Comprehensive Accounts Assistant Training Program: Master Key Accounting Skills with Real-World Experience

Our Accounts Assistant Training Program is carefully crafted to equip you with the essential skills and expertise that employers seek when hiring for Accounts Assistant positions. Delivered by qualified Chartered Accountants, this hands-on training uses real company files to simulate real-world accounting tasks, ensuring you gain practical, applicable experience.

Upon completion, you will be proficient in various essential accounting processes, including bookkeeping, VAT reporting, HMRC submissions, and payroll processing, using popular accounting software such as Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero, Excel, Sage Payroll, Bightpay & IRIS

Key Areas of Study:Bookkeeping, VAT & HMRC Reporting (Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero, IRIS)

• Setting up Companies and VAT Schemes: Learn how to set up companies with various VAT schemes such as Standard VAT Scheme, Cash Accounting Scheme, Flat Rate Scheme, and Marginal VAT Scheme.

• Double Entry and Nominal Ledger Customization: Master the double-entry accounting process, including customizing the nominal ledger and codes.

• Sales and Purchase Ledgers: Gain expertise in setting up customer accounts, processing sales invoices, setting up supplier accounts, and processing purchase invoices.

• VAT Reporting: Learn how to calculate, prepare, and reconcile VAT returns. You’ll also understand VAT registration, deregistration, and how to handle queries from HMRC.

• Reconciliation and Error Correction: Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts, correct errors, and handle CIS deductions, reverse charge VAT, and allocating cash payments.

Accounts Assistant Practical Training (Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero)

• Financial Management and Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, process accruals, prepayments, and journal entries, and maintain a fixed asset register.

• Control Accounts: Reconcile debtors and creditors control accounts and prepare aged debtor and aged creditor reports.

• Year-End Procedures: Learn how to perform year-end procedures in Sage 50 Accounts and ensure smooth transitions into a new financial year.

• Final Trial Balance and Closing Entries: Prepare the final trial balance, process closing entries, and run end-of-year procedures.

Payroll Processing and HMRC Reporting (Sage Payroll & Brightpay)

• UK Payroll Legislation: Understand the PAYE system, NIC classes, and income tax bands.

• Statutory Payments: Process statutory sick pay (SSP), statutory maternity pay (SMP), statutory paternity pay (SPP), and record employee absences.

• Real-Time Information (RTI): Submit RTI reports including Full Payment Submission (FPS) and Employer Payment Summary (EPS) to HMRC.

• Year-End Processing: Manage P45s, P60s, and year-end payroll procedures.

Advanced Excel Training

Master advanced Excel techniques that are vital for accounting professionals:

• Formulas and Functions: Learn to use SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, IFERROR, and other powerful formulas for financial analysis.

• Data Management: Gain proficiency in pivot tables, data validation, conditional formatting, and macros.

• Financial Analysis: Learn to create charts, graphs, and perform goal-seeking analysis to enhance decision-making.

• Time-Saving Tools: Master lookup references (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP), database formulas, and Excel scenario analysis.

Guaranteed Work Experience and Career Support

After completing the Accounts Assistant Training Program, we provide guaranteed work experience, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a real-world accounting environment. Additionally, we offer personalized CV preparation and interview coaching to ensure you're fully prepared to secure an accounting role.

Why Choose Our Accounts Assistant Training Program?

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Our training program covers all aspects of accounting and finance, ensuring you're equipped with the practical skills employers demand.

• Certified Training: As an official partner of Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero, we provide industry-recognized certifications, enhancing your job prospects.

• Hands-on Experience: Gain practical experience using real company files and accounting software, making you job-ready upon completion.

• Flexible Payment Options: We offer flexible payment plans, making it easier to start your training today.

• Career Support: Receive professional support in CV writing, interview preparation, and access to guaranteed work experience to help you transition smoothly into your new role.

Start Your Accounting Career Today

Take the first step toward becoming a skilled and certified Accounts Assistant. With comprehensive training, hands-on software experience, and career support, our program is the ideal choice for anyone looking to advance their career in accounting.

Accounts Assistant Training Program: Perfect for Beginners and Aspiring Accountants

Our Accounts Assistant Training program is designed to suit a wide range of candidates, whether you're new to the world of accountancy or looking to enhance your practical accounting skills. This program is ideal for:

• Individuals with no prior experience or qualification in accountancy, looking to start a career in accounting.

• Candidates currently studying ACCA, AAT, CIMA, or other accounting qualifications, but who have limited or no practical accounting and payroll experience.

• Professionals with overseas accounting experience who wish to gain UK-specific accounting knowledge and hands-on experience.

• Newcomers to Computerised Accounting looking to gain expertise in using leading accounting software like Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero, IRIS, Brightpay & Sage Payroll.

Our Accounts Assistant Training program is designed to accommodate individuals of all experience levels. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing accounting knowledge, our comprehensive course takes you through the fundamentals and progresses to advanced accounting concepts.

Career Opportunities After Completing Accounts Assistant Training

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be well-prepared to pursue a variety of roles, including

Accounts Assistant
Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk
Credit Controller
Finance Assistant
Junior Accountant