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Course Mode
Part-time
Level
1
Start Date
7th May 2027
Start / End Time
9:00am - 4:00pm
Duration
6 Weeks
Location
Westmorland Campus

Professional Business Services

Train for a career in accounting with flexible part-time study

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Course Overview

Designed specifically for small business owners, bookkeepers, and finance administrative staff, this intensive 1-day programme delivers practical, hands-on training to get you confident with Xero fast. Drawing from industry professionals, this training takes you step-by-step through setting up your account, managing sales and purchases, customising invoices, automating bank reconciliations, and generating essential financial reports.

Why Choose This Course?
Hands On & Practical Training: Learn by doing with practical exercises in a live Xero demo rather than just watching theoretical demonstrations.

Immediate Time Savings: Master automated bank rules, receipt capture, and recurring invoices to reduce weekly bookkeeping admin by up to 50%.

Up to Date UK Compliance: Aligned with current HMRC regulations, Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, and standard UK VAT schemes.

Small Class Sizes: Enjoy direct interaction, personalised feedback, and Q&A time with experienced financial trainers and Xero Certified Advisors.

Career & Business Growth: Fast-track your path toward formal accreditation, including the official Certified Xero Advisor pathway

Entry Requirements

Basic computer literacy and standard business numeracy skills. No prior Xero experience required.

After Your Course

Apply for In Demand Accounting Roles: Add Xero proficiency to your CV for positions such as Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Billing Specialist, or Finance Administrator. Many employers list cloud accounting software experience as an essential requirement

Offer Freelance Bookkeeping Services: If you plan to work independently or start a bookkeeping business, you can manage client accounts remotely using Xero's multi-tenant dashboard

Fees

£852.00

The current fee information is related to the 2026/27 academic year.

The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for part-time students. There is the opportunity to pay in instalments if your course has a duration of 15 weeks or over. Please get in touch with Student Services for more information.

There may be additional costs associated with this course, including kits, equipment, books, and travel expenses. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See our Student Money pages for more information.

If your employer is paying the course fee and would like to be invoiced, please let us know.

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Open Evening

11 November 2026 4.30pm - 7pm