Digital Accountancy

Netcom's Digital Accountancy course provides a comprehensive grounding in modern accounting and finance practices. Covering bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and financial reporting, you'll develop skills in leading software such as Sage and Xero.

Suitable for those seeking a basic accounting course, a short course for accounting or an online accounting course, it is designed to strengthen your understanding of core accounting principles while introducing the tools and processes used in today’s finance sector.

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Course Details:

12 weeks, part-time

100% online learning

Career development

180 hours

Level 3, Netcom Certificate of Completion

Adult Skills Fund

Build strong accounting foundations

Netcom’s Digital Accountancy course brings together essential accounting principles with the use of widely adopted digital tools. You’ll learn to create and balance accounts, manage ledgers, calculate depreciation, handle accruals and prepayments, and apply recognised accounting policies. Modules also address capital and revenue expenditure, non-current asset management, irrecoverable debts and ethical standards in finance.

Explore industry leading accounting tools

Alongside technical knowledge, our course includes practical training in Sage accounting and Xero accounting, ensuring you can navigate and use leading software confidently. This makes it suitable for learners looking for an accounting and bookkeeping course, a finance accounting course online or a course in accounting and finance that reflects current industry practices.

Flexible
online training with
expert support

Delivered online with structured tutor support, the course allows flexibility without compromising depth. Whether your aim is to begin a career in accounting, enhance existing skills or meet professional development goals, this e accounting course online equips you with the knowledge required to work effectively in both business and accounting environments.

Do you qualify for a fully funded place?

You could learn for free if you meet the eligibility criteria:

  • You live in the West Midlands
  • You’re aged 19 or over  
  • You earn below the gross annual wage cap of £34,194
  • You’re not currently undertaking any other government-funded training  
  • You’re not in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is

The curriculum

Here's a sample of what you'll learn in our Digital Accountancy course.

Bookkeeping and VAT

  • Introduction to bookkeeping and VAT fundamentals
  • Key accounting terminology and applications
  • VAT compliance requirements

Accounting software and tools

  • Use of Sage accounting and Xero accounting
  • Software setup and navigation
  • Recording transactions accurately

Double-entry bookkeeping

  • Principles of double-entry accounting
  • Ledger and journal entries
  • Preparing trial balances

AAT essentials

  • Overview of Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) frameworks
  • Applying standard accounting procedures

VAT registration and compliance

  • VAT registration process
  • Calculating payable and receivable VAT
  • Reporting obligations

Bank reconciliation

  • Matching statements to ledgers
  • Identifying and resolving discrepancies
  • Cash flow monitoring

Petty cash management

  • Recording petty cash
  • Reconciliation methods
  • Internal controls

Payroll accounting

  • Salary, tax and deduction calculations
  • Payroll journal entries

Inventory and stock control

  • Stock recording and tracking
  • Inventory valuation methods

Fixed assets and depreciation

  • Asset recording and depreciation calculation
  • Asset register maintenance

Credit control and bad debts

  • Credit management techniques
  • Provisions for doubtful receivables

VAT returns and year-end closing

  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Year-end processes and reporting

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Finance Assistant, £19,000-£23,000

A Finance Assistant plays a key role in supporting the finance department with administrative and financial tasks. The role may involve invoice processing, reconciling accounts, assisting with budgets and ensuring timely payments. It’s a great role for someone looking to gain broad exposure to financial operations.

Payroll Administrator, £19,000-£24,000

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