Course Overview

Accounts assistant training offers you with all the essential concepts and practical skills to work or apply for jobs at accounts assistant level. The contents cover everything from essential invoice generation and recording, working through bank reconciliations, VAT and managing the year-end closings.

The Accounts Assistant training program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to work in entry-level accounting positions. The program covers a range of topics, including bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll processing, and taxation. Students will learn about the principles of accounting and how to apply them in real-world situations.Throughout the program, students will gain hands-on experience using accounting software and tools. They will learn how to record financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial reports. Students will also learn about the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in accounting, as well as the ethical considerations involved in handling financial information.

Course Benefits

  • Combined learning approach with revision based clients available from home to give you maximum support in learning
  • Flexible one to one training meetings built around your availability, with an option to choose days, scheduling and sessions
  • Recruitment company serving you with job hunting after training
  • Certification form certified Accountancy firm
  • Specialised one to one training sessions for CV, Interview training and Job hunting tips
  • Installation of software programs in your laptops for practice from home
  • Covering experience requirement for all key accountancy bodies

Course Modules

*Using sage as an example, the course structure is as follows:
(The course structure is same for all the other softwares)

You will be trained to do the following :

  • Foreign Currency reconciliations, Dollar, euro and Sterling reconciliations exchange
  • Submission of EC Sales, Intrastat returns, thresholds and reporting requirement from HMRC. Implication of making £35k + EC sales on returns.
  • CIS Schemes, with complex contractor and subcontractor structure.
  • Accruals, adjustments, identification, calculation and impact on the double entry bookkeeping via Advanced excel templates and on computerised accounting software.
  • Prepayments, adjustments, identification, calculation and impact on the double entry bookkeeping via Advanced excel templates and on computerised accounting software.
  • Trial Balance, extended trial balance with management accounts and commentary on variances with management report pack.
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations, including IAS 16 implications on fixed Asset registers, calculation of Depreciation journals and concept of double entry for Depreciation journals.
  • Month ends on excel to thoroughly understand the concept of reversals and other important journals. Carrying on month ends on Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and VT.
  • Loan Interest Schedules with effect on cash flow forecast.
  • Dealing with issues of company cash flow and working capital issues.

What is the role of an Accounts Assistant?

An Accounts Assistant's job is varied and exciting, and it may lead to tremendous career advancement possibilities if desired. Processing invoices and payments, creating and keeping financial records, VAT reports, and other daily activities are all part of the job. It may be freelancing, but it is more likely to be an office-based position with conventional working hours.

Qualifications and Requirements for Accounts Assistants

Although an accounting, business, or finance degree is not required to work as an accounts assistant, it is advantageous when looking for work. Accounts assistants might get on-the-job training or participate in an apprenticeship programme. Accounts assistants can also pursue specialised training in AAT or Level 5 and Level 6 Business Administration, bookkeeping, and finance through a professional organisation.

Skills You Will Gain

  • Control Accounts
  • Management Accounts
  • Payroll
  • Bookkeeping

Jobs You Can Apply For

  • Bookkeeper
  • Financial Controller
  • Junior Accountant
  • Asst. Management Accountant
  • Sr Bookkeeper
  • Credit Controller
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Accountant
  • Finance Manager
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Budget Analyst
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Assistant Controller
  • Accounts Manager
  • Management Assistant

Certification

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificate
Certificate

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