Full Course—Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator | Foundation Stage

The Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator foundation stage 170-hour course prepares you to perform the role of a digital bookkeeper and payroll administrator. This is especially ideal for students and professionals. You will learn this job role through theory and hands-on practice. It will help you become a certified digital bookkeeper and payroll administrator.

Learnining through the theory and practical application you will gain a set of skills for accurately computing financial transactions and bookkeeping practices. Also, the therotical knowledge and practical work will develop a understanding of basic accounting concepts. It includes debits, credits, and double-entry bookkeeping, as well as proficiency with banking procedures.

Also, the certified digital bookkeepers and payroll administrators programme focuses on country-specific compliance. It ensures you have knolwedge of the well-informed aboutrements of the relevant tax authorities in their countries like HMRC, IRD, CRA, FBR FTA, and Revenue Commissioners. It enhances your qualification's value, making it it an ideal choice for those seeking comprehensive digital bookkeeping and payroll administration.

Entry requirements

This foundation stage course is accessible to learners from all backgrounds without specific entry requirements, promoting inclusivity and welcoming a diverse range of individuals.

Course units

The Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator foundation stage 170 hours course focuses on four units:

  • Organisational structure (theory and practical)
  • Bookkeeping (theory and practical)
  • Payroll (theory and practical)
  • Fundamentals of costing and spreadsheets (theory and practical

Detail of the course units

You will achieve this course through theoretical and hands-on practice in the following four units:

  • Payroll: You will gain expertise in payroll processes, mastering legal requirements, tax calculations, and compliance. Additionally, you'll develop skills using payroll software, preparing you for real-world payroll management scenarios.
  • Organisation structure: This unit focuses on understanding how different organisational structures work, including the levels of roles and responsibilities. You'll learn how these setups affect financial tasks and processes. It gives you a clearer view of how various parts of an organisation and how they interact with each other.
  • Bookkeeping: This unit covers bookkeeping principles through theory and practical application. It ensures a thorough understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, including debits, credits, and double-entry bookkeeping. Participants engage in hands-on experiences using accounting software.
  • Fundamentals of costing and spreadsheets: This unit highlights the importance of costing in financial decision-making. It introduces costing methodologies with practical applications using spreadsheet software. You will learn theoretical and practical cost analysis, budgeting, and financial planning skills.

Accounting software and case studies

This digital accounting foundation course includes leading software solutions, cloud-based tools, and real-world case studies. You will gain exposure to QuickBooks, Xero, Sage 50cloud, FreshBooks, BrightPay, Oracle Financials, Zoho Books, Wave, Tally ERP 9, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, KashFlow, SAP, MYOB, FreeAgent, Odoo, and ClearBooks.

Duration

Completing the ACDAP Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator 170-hour course requires 4-6 months of dedicated training.

Modes

You can pursue this qualification through Online, Classroom, or Blended modes, offering flexibility to accommodate diverse learning preferences.

Jobs after ACDAP the course

Upon completing this training course, you will be well-equipped and confident to apply for the following positions:

  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Payable
  • Sales Ledger Clerk
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

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