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Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT
Training Express Ltd

10 Free Courses | 370 CPD Points | QLS Endorsed | Free PDF & HARDCOPY Certificate | Lifetime Access | Tutor Support

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£19 inc VAT (was £21)
Offer ends 01 January 2027
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
370 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • QLS Endorsed Certificate - £69
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)/Assingment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

[Updated: 2025]

Do you want to manage your own bookkeeping with confidence—or even support others with theirs? Whether you’re a UK small business owner, an aspiring accountant, or simply looking to upgrade your skills in cloud-based software, this all-in-one Xero, QuickBooks, Sage 50 Bookkeeping with Accounting and Finance for Tax, Payroll & VAT course is designed just for you.

From setting up Xero and QuickBooks to using Sage 50 for payroll and VAT, this course walks you through every essential feature. You'll learn how to create invoices, handle bills and purchases, manage customer and supplier data, reconcile bank accounts, and generate financial reports. We’ll guide you through each platform with easy-to-follow steps—even if you’ve never used accounting software before.

You'll also explore the fundamentals of Tax Accounting, Payroll, and VAT, including how to stay compliant with HMRC guidelines. This bundle doesn’t just stop at software—it includes a full Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Level 5) to give you the confidence to understand your numbers and make smarter decisions.

So why wait? Start learning today and unlock the complete toolkit for smart, modern bookkeeping—all in one place.

This Bundle Includes:

  • Courses 01: Xero Accounting Software Complete Course – Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
  • Courses 02: Sage 50 Accounting - Payroll and Bookkeeping
  • Courses 03: Diploma in Accounting and Finance Level 5
  • Courses 04: Award in Accounting & Bookkeeping Level 2
  • Courses 05: QuickBooks
  • Courses 06: Tax Accounting
  • Courses 07: Introduction to VAT
  • Courses 08: Payroll Management
  • Courses 09: Financial Reporting
  • Courses 10: Budgeting
  • Courses 11: Purchase Ledger

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Master Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage 50 Accounting from beginner to advanced level.
  • Set up accounts, import contacts, and migrate data from other systems with ease.
  • Manage bills, invoices, fixed assets, and track income and expenses confidently.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and set up petty cash systems efficiently.
  • Understand the payroll process and apply it using Sage and Xero.
  • Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns following HMRC guidelines.
  • Navigate tax accounting basics and apply them to real-world bookkeeping tasks.
  • Strengthen your financial knowledge through the included Level 5 Accounting and Finance Diploma.

Key Features

  • CPD QS Accredited
  • Instant PDF-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Achievement

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

You will get the hard copy certificates for Free! The delivery charge of the hard copy certificate inside the UK is £3.99 each.

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

QLS Endorsed Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £69

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)/Assingment

Included in course price

CPD

370 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

18
sections
40
lectures
6h 2m
total

Course media

Description

Course Curriculum

Xero Accounting Software Complete Course - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

  • Getting Started
  • Setting up of the System
  • Customers and Suppliers
  • Fixed Assets
  • Bank Payments and Receipts
  • Petty Cash
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Business Credit Card Account
  • Aged Reports
  • Payroll and Journals
  • Vat Return
  • Correction of Error
  • Xero Accounting Software Advanced

Award in Accounting & Bookkeeping Level 2

  • Section 01: Introduction
  • Section 02: Basic Accounting Terms
  • Section 03: Common Transactions
  • Section 04: Practice
  • Assignment

Sage 50 Accounting - Payroll and Bookkeeping

Sage 50 Accounts

  • Sage 50 Bookkeeper – Coursebook
  • Introduction and TASK 1
  • TASK 2 Setting up the System
  • TASK 3 a Setting up Customers and Suppliers
  • TASK 3 b Creating Projects
  • TASK 3 c Supplier Invoice and Credit Note
  • TASK 3 d Customer Invoice and Credit Note
  • TASK 4 Fixed Assets
  • TASK 5 a and b Bank Payment and Transfer
  • TASK 5 c and d Supplier and Customer Payments and DD STO
  • TASK 6 Petty Cash
  • TASK 7 a Bank Reconnciliation Current Account
  • TASK 7 b Bank Reconciliation Petty Cash
  • TASK 7 c Reconciliation of Credit Card Account
  • TASK 8 Aged Reports
  • TASK 9 a Payroll
  • 9 b Payroll Journal
  • TASK 10 Value Added Tax – Vat Return
  • Task 11 Entering opening balances on Sage 50
  • TASK 12 a Year end journals – Depre journal
  • TASK 12 b Prepayment and Deferred Income Journals
  • TASK 13 a Budget
  • TASK 13 b Intro to Cash flow and Sage Report Design
  • TASK 13 c Preparation of Accountants Report & correcting Errors (1)

Sage 50 Payroll

  • Payroll Basics
  • Company Settings
  • Legislation Settings
  • Pension Scheme Basics
  • Pay Elements
  • The Processing Date
  • Adding Existing Employees
  • Adding New Employees
  • Payroll Processing Basics
  • Entering Payments
  • Pre-Update Reports
  • Updating Records
  • e-Submissions Basics
  • Process Payroll (November)
  • Employee Records and Reports
  • Editing Employee Records
  • Process Payroll (December)
  • Resetting Payments
  • Quick SSP
  • An Employee Leaves
  • Final Payroll Run
  • Reports and Historical Data
  • Year-End Procedures

Diploma in Accounting and Finance Level 5

  • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
  • Module 01: Introduction to Accounting
  • Module 02: The Role of an Accountant
  • Module 03: Accounting Concepts and Standards
  • Module 04: Double-Entry Bookkeeping
  • Module 05: Balance Sheet
  • Module 06: Income statement
  • Module 07: Financial statements
  • Module 08: Cash Flow Statements
  • Module 09: Understanding Profit and Loss Statement
  • Module 10: Financial Budgeting and Planning
  • Module 11: Auditing
  • Finance & Investment
  • Module 12: Introduction to Finance
  • Module 13: Essential Skill for Financial Advisor
  • Module 14: Financial Planning
  • Module 15: Wealth Management and Guide to Make Personal Financial Statements
  • Module 16: Financial Risk Management and Assessment
  • Module 17: Investment Planning
  • Module 18: Divorce Planning
  • Module 19: Google Analytics for Financial Advisors

QuickBooks

  • Module 01: Introduction
  • Module 02: First Account Connected
  • Module 03: Receipts in Inbox
  • Module 04: Adding Rules
  • Module 05: Create an Invoice
  • Module 06: Home Page Details
  • Module 07: Connect another Account
  • Module 08: Creating Bank Rule on 070 Account
  • Module 09: Amending the Rules
  • Module 10: Reports
  • Module 11: Transaction Adding- When Not on the Bank
  • Module 12: QBSE and QBO Interface
  • Module 13: Conclusion

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 Export
  • 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

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

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully CPD QS accredited, including this Xero Accounting Software Complete Course - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Course, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in the field.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Xero Accounting Software Complete Course - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99).

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  1. Small Business Owners – Looking to streamline their accounting processes and manage finances effectively using Xero.
  2. Aspiring Accountants – Wanting to gain practical knowledge and become proficient in Xero for career growth in accounting or finance.
  3. Accounting Professionals – Seeking to enhance their Xero skills and learn advanced features for better client management and reporting.
  4. Entrepreneurs – Who want to take control of their business’s financial health with a user-friendly, cloud-based accounting tool.
  5. Bookkeepers – Eager to expand their knowledge of Xero to offer more comprehensive services to clients or businesses.

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to advance your accounting expertise, this course will equip you with the skills to excel with Xero.

This Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping course is perfect for anyone looking to master Xero software, including Aspiring Accountants, Bookkeepers, Payroll Officers, Finance Assistants, Small Business Owners, Business Managers, and those responsible for managing business accounts using Xero. It's also suitable for those seeking to enhance their CV with practical Xero training experience.

Please note: This Xero Accounting course is not a regulated qualification. If you're looking for a recognised certification, you may consider one of the following:

  • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Xero)

  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Xero)

  • IAB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Xero)

  • Level 3 Certificate in Xero Bookkeeping and Payroll

  • Level 3 Certificate in Computerised Accounting using Xero

  • RQF Certificate in Financial Accounting (Xero)

  • Level 4 Diploma in Xero Accounting and Finance

Requirements

  • No Prior Accounting Experience Needed – This course is designed for beginners, so no prior knowledge of accounting or Xero is required.
  • Access to a Computer or Tablet – A device with an internet connection to access the online course and Xero software.
  • Xero Account – You’ll need to create a Xero account (a free trial is available) to practice using the software during the course.
  • Basic Computer Skills – Familiarity with navigating websites, using software, and handling digital documents.
  • Motivation to Learn – A commitment to following through with the course material and practicing what you’ve learned to become proficient in Xero.

Career path

  • Small Business Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Financial Analyst
  • Payroll Specialist
  • Management Accountant
  • VAT Consultant
  • Xero Advisor or Consultant
  • Financial Controller

Questions and answers


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Angela asked:

Hi Is there a time to start and Finish the course?

Answer:

Hi Angela, The Xero Accounting Software Complete Course - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced (2025) is a self-paced online course. That means there’s no fixed start or end date, you can begin anytime and complete it at your own pace.

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.
PRIYA asked:

Hi, If I enroll to the SAGE course will I allow to download the software for free from your side in this same course fee?

Answer:

Hi Priya, Thank you for your interest. Yes, you can download the software and use the free trial version. Please note that the course fee does not include any software access. However, you can download and use the trial version by following the instructions provided in the course lessons.

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.
asked:

Hi, do I need to install Sage 50 onto my PC to complete this course?

Answer:

Hi, Thank you for your interest. Yes, you likely need to install Sage 50 Accounting onto your PC to complete the course, as hands-on practice is usually a requirement for such software-based learning.

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.
Natasha asked:

How long is the free trial on Xero for? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Natasha, ​Xero offers a 30-day free trial. However, the software is not included, and you can visit the Xero website for more information.

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.

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