Xero

Xero isn’t just cloud accounting—it’s where bookkeeping meets efficiency with a decent dose of logic. This course provides a solid introduction to the software’s core features, including invoicing, payroll basics, activity statements, and managing bills like a financially responsible adult. You’ll also get acquainted with bank accounts, products, and fixed assets—without sorting receipts in your sock drawer.

From freelancers juggling finances to admin staff needing software clarity, this course demystifies Xero without assuming you’ve got an accounting degree. It’s a structured tour of financial tools—minus the jargon overdose—and ideal for anyone looking to manage the numbers without losing sleep over them.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand core functions within the Xero software platform
• Learn how to issue invoices and manage incoming payments
• Record purchases and handle supplier bills efficiently
• Manage and reconcile bank accounts inside Xero’s dashboard
• Track and update fixed assets for bookkeeping accuracy
• Process basic payroll and submit simple activity statements

Who is this Course For

• Individuals interested in digital accounting and automation tools
• Admins handling billing, purchasing, or payroll responsibilities
• Freelancers managing small business finances in Xero
• Bookkeepers looking to expand software knowledge
• Business owners wanting oversight of accounting operations
• Beginners curious about cloud-based finance management
• Professionals reviewing Xero’s functionality and applications
• Students learning modern finance software and its uses

Career Path

• Xero Bookkeeper – £26,000/year
• Accounts Assistant – £24,000/year
• Payroll Administrator – £25,500/year
• Finance Officer – £28,000/year
• Billing Clerk – £23,500/year
• Junior Accountant (Xero Focused) – £27,000/year