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Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT
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10 Free Courses | 730 CPD Points | QLS Endorsed | Free PDF Certificates | Lifetime Access | Tutor Support | [52% OFF]

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Offer ends 05 May 2026
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
1 month · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
360 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
  • CPD Certified PDF Certificate - Free
  • CPD Certified Hardcopy Certificate - £15.99
  • QLS Endorsed Certificate of completion - £119
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Do you want to become familiar with Xero quickly and learn how to utilise the most widely used online Accounting and Finance Bookkeeping software in the world? Maybe setting up and using Xero to handle your own accounting feels overwhelming to you as a small company owner in the UK. Another possibility is that you are a bookkeeper who wishes to utilise Xero for your UK customers. Whatever your motivation for wanting to learn how to rapidly get started using Xero, this course is for you. It will walk you through all you need to know about configuring and using Xero.

You will learn how to use Xero to handle your business accounting in this course. It will go through how to use Xero by focussing on the most common components that you must be familiar with as a Xero operator to be successful with the application. You will study the essentials of invoices, sales, bills, and purchases, as well as how to build up a Xero system from start to finish. You will also discover more about commodities, services, and bank accounts. Additionally, you will comprehend how to control the Sage payroll function and write off bad debts. Last but not least, you will discover how to create and review your VAT returns in Xero.

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With endorsement from The Quality Licence Scheme, this Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT course provides you with the perfect opportunity to advance your career and polish your Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course skills.

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  • Course 01: Sage 50 Payroll Complete Course
  • Course 02: Quickbooks Online Training
  • Course 03: Accounting and Finance
  • Course 04: Tax Accounting
  • Course 05: Introduction to VAT
  • Course 06: Bookkeeping
  • Course 07: Purchase Ledger
  • Course 08: HR, Payroll, PAYE, TAX
  • Course 09: Financial Statement Analysis

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT course, you will be able to,

  • Learn Xero at all skill levels, from novice to expert.
  • Learn how to migrate from another program, create or import contacts, and input financial information.
  • Start right away with bills, bank accounts, fixed assets, invoices, and more.
  • Learn how to set up petty cash and reconcile a bank account.
  • Before physically or electronically filing your VAT returns, learn how to prepare and check them.

Benefits of studying the Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT Course with Janets include

  • An opportunity to gain a Bookkeeping certificate of achievement endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme upon successful completion of the Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course as proof of your new professional skills
  • Free PDF certificate accredited by CPD, upon successful completion of the Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course
  • Lifetime access to Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course materials
  • Instant assessment results with the Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course
  • Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday with the Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course
  • Study the Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course at your own pace
  • Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
  • Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
  • Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course
  • Study the Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course in your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device
  • Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential by completing the Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping course

Achievement

Certificates

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

360 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

Course Modules of Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT:

Course 01: Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping Course:

  • Module 01: Introduction
  • Module 02: Getting Started
  • Module 03: Invoices and Sales
  • Module 04: Bills and Purchases
  • Module 05: Bank Accounts
  • Module 06: Products and Services
  • Module 07: Fixed Assets
  • Module 08: Payroll
  • Module 09: Vat Returns
  • Module 10: Next Steps and Bonus Lesson

Course 02: Sage 50 Payroll Complete Course

  • Module 01: Sage 50 Payroll Basics
  • Module 02: Company Settings
  • Module 03: Legislation Settings
  • Module 04: Pension Scheme Basics
  • Module 05: Pay Elements
  • Module 06: The Processing Date
  • Module 07: Adding Existing Employees
  • Module 08: Adding New Employees
  • Module 09: Sage Payroll Processing Basics
  • Module 10: Entering Payments
  • Module 11: Pre-Update Reports
  • Module 12: Updating Records
  • Module 13: e-Submissions Basics
  • Module 14: Process Payroll (November)
  • Module 15: Employee Records and Reports
  • Module 16: Editing Employee Records
  • Module 17: Process Payroll (December)
  • Module 18: Resetting Payments
  • Module 19: Quick SSP
  • Module 20: An Employee Leaves
  • Module 21: Final Sage Payroll Run
  • Module 22: Reports and Historical Data
  • Module 23: Year-End Procedures
  • Module 24: The Outline View and Criteria
  • Module 25: Global Changes
  • Module 26: Timesheets
  • Module 27: Departments and Analysis
  • Module 28: Holiday Schemes
  • Module 29: Recording Holidays
  • Module 30: Absence Reasons
  • Module 31: Statutory Sick Pay
  • Module 32: Statutory Maternity Pay
  • Module 33: Student Loans
  • Module 34: Company Cars
  • Module 35: Workplace Pensions
  • Module 36: Holiday Funds
  • Module 37: Roll Back
  • Module 38: Passwords and Access Rights
  • Module 39: Options and Links
  • Module 40: Linking Sage Payroll to Accounts

Course 02: Quickbooks Online Training

  • Module 01: Quickbooksonline – 1
  • Module 02: Quickbooksonline – 2
  • Module 03: Quickbooksonline – 3
  • Module 04: Quickbooksonline – 4
  • Module 05: Quickbooksonline – 5
  • Module 06: Quickbooksonline – 6
  • Module 07: Quickbooksonline – 7
  • Module 08: Quickbooksonline – 8

Course 04: Accounting And Finance

  • Module 01: Introduction to Accounting and Finance
  • Module 02: The Role of an Accountant
  • Module 03: Accounting Process and Mechanics
  • Module 04: Introduction to Financial Statements
  • Module 05: Financial Statement Analysis
  • Module 06: Budgeting and Budgetary Control
  • Module 07: Financial Markets
  • Module 08: Financial Risk Management
  • Module 09: Investment Management
  • Module 10: Auditing

Course 05: Tax Accounting

  • Module 01: Tax System and Administration in the UK
  • Module 02: Tax on Individuals
  • Module 03: National Insurance
  • Module 04: How to Submit a Self-Assessment Tax Return
  • Module 05: Fundamentals of Income Tax
  • Module 06: Advanced Income Tax
  • Module 07: Payee, Payroll and Wages
  • Module 08: Capital Gain Tax
  • Module 09: Value Added Tax
  • Module 10: Import and Expor
  • Module 11: Corporation Tax
  • Module 12: Inheritance Tax
  • Module 13: Double Entry Accounting
  • Module 14: Management Accounting and Financial Analysis
  • Module 15: Career as a Tax Accountant in the UK

Course 06: Introduction to VAT

  • Module 01: Understanding VAT
  • Module 02: VAT Terminology and Calculation
  • Module 03: VAT Taxable Persons
  • Module 04: VAT Registration
  • Module 05: VAT Rates
  • Module 06: Invoicing and Records
  • Module 07: VAT Application in Goods, Services and Vehicles
  • Module 08: Supply
  • Module 09: The VAT Return
  • Module 10: Tips on VAT Compliance
  • Module 11: VAT Exemptions and Zero-Rated VAT
  • Module 12: Miscellaneous VAT Issues and Penalties
  • Module 13: Making Tax Digital

Course 07: Bookkeeping

  • Module 01: Introduction
  • Module 02: Bookkeeping Systems
  • Module 03: The Functionality of Bookkeeping
  • Module 04: On a Personal Note

Course 08: Purchase Ledger

  • Module 01: Introduction to Purchase Ledger
  • Module 02: Importance of Purchase Ledger
  • Module 03: Skills for Purchase Ledger Management
  • Module 04: Purchase Ledger Control Account
  • Module 05: Managing Purchase Ledger Successfully
  • Module 06: Reconciliation
  • Module 07: The Key to a Paperless Purchase Ledger World

Course 09: HR, Payroll, PAYE, TAX

  • Module 01: Introduction to Human Resource
  • Module 02: Employee Recruitment and Selection Procedure
  • Module 03: Employee Training and Development Process
  • Module 04: Performance Appraisal Management
  • Module 05: Employee Relations
  • Module 06: Motivation and Counselling
  • Module 07: Ensuring Health and safety at the Workplace
  • Module 08 :Employee Termination
  • Module 09: Employer Record and Statistics
  • Module 10: Essential UK Employment Law

Course 10: Financial Statement Analysis

  • Module 01: Why Analyse Financial Statements?
  • Module 02: GAAP Rules
  • Module 03: Correct Timing
  • Module 04: Earnings Management
  • Module 05: Balance Sheet
  • Module 06: Balance Sheet Part-2
  • Module 07: Balance Sheet Part-3
  • Module 08: Statement of Cash Flow
  • Module 09: Time Series
  • Module 10: Ratios- Introduction
  • Module 11: Applying Ratios
  • Module 12: Valuation
  • Module 13: Credits
  • Module 14: Contracts
  • Module 15: Executive Compensation
  • Module 16: Lease
  • Module 17: Owners’ Equity
  • Module 18: Earnings Per Share

Disclaimer: This Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT course aims to improve your knowledge and understanding of the Xero accounting software. Please note that this training programme is not associated with Xero Limited. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a CPD QS certificate, not an official Xero certification.

Who is this course for?

This Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT course is for:

  • Learners eager to gain complete mastery of Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage 50 while building strong Bookkeeping and Accounting foundations for professional growth.
  • Those looking to integrate Accounting and Finance knowledge with practical expertise in Xero, Payroll, VAT, and Tax compliance across diverse business settings.
  • Ambitious learners seeking hands-on skills in Finance, Xero, and QuickBooks to manage Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Accounting and Finance responsibilities effectively.
  • Aspiring professionals aiming to use Sage 50, Accounting, and Finance principles for accurate Tax, VAT, and Payroll processing in business environments.
  • Those determined to advance careers through Bookkeeping, Accounting and Finance, Payroll, and Tax mastery using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage 50 tools.
  • Entrepreneurs wishing to oversee their Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Finance with precision using Sage 50, QuickBooks, and Xero for Payroll and VAT control.
  • Professionals enhancing Accounting and Finance proficiency through Tax, Payroll, and VAT skills while applying Bookkeeping systems in Xero and Sage 50.
  • Learners aspiring to strengthen Finance, Accounting, and Bookkeeping techniques by mastering QuickBooks, Sage 50, Xero, and UK Tax frameworks.
  • Those planning to enter Accounting and Finance roles requiring competence in Bookkeeping, VAT, Tax, Payroll, Xero, and QuickBooks solutions.
  • Career-driven learners who value Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Finance accuracy through the combined power of Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, and Tax knowledge.

Requirements

The Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT Course is open to all students and has no formal entry requirements.

Career path

After completing this Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT Course, you can pursue the following career pathways:

  • Accounting Mangers
  • Accountants
  • Bankers
  • Finance Officer
  • Payroll Officer
  • Finance Administrator

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