Bookkeeping Assistant
Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: Required
Pre-assessment: Required
January 2024
What does a Bookkeeping Assistant do?
A bookkeeping assistant supports the maintenance of accurate financial records for a business. Their tasks include recording transactions, updating ledgers, and reconciling statements. Using specialized software, they ensure data accuracy and assist in preparing financial reports. Attention to detail is crucial in categorizing expenses and income. Bookkeeping assistants play a vital role in ensuring transparent and compliant financial operations for an organization.
What does the Bookkeeping Assistant program include?
The Bookkeeping Assistant program offers a comprehensive exploration into the world of bookkeeping, providing participants with a solid foundation and practical skills to excel in financial management. Beginning with a focus on understanding financial transactions and accurate recording, the program progresses to managing receivables and payables, delving into the intricacies of invoices, receipts, and cash flow. Participants will gain a deep understanding of generating essential financial reports, decoding income statements and balance sheets, and leveraging data for informed decision-making. Moreover, the introduction to leading bookkeeping software ensures that learners not only grasp theoretical concepts but also acquire hands-on experience, mastering tools essential for efficiency in today's dynamic business landscape. Join us on this transformative 9-week journey and emerge as a proficient and confident Bookkeeping Assistant ready to contribute to the financial success of any organization.
Course Modules Outline:
• Grasping the basics of bookkeeping
• Accurate recording of financial transactions
• Gaining familiarity with the chart of accounts
• Learner to perform bank statement reconciliations
• Efficient management of invoices
• Understanding and managing receipts, payments, and cash flow
• Deep-dive study into accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Comprehensive understanding of Income statements
• Learning to decode balance sheets
• Skills to navigate cash flow statements
• Utilizing data for informed decision making
• Mastering various functionalities of leading bookkeeping software
• Leveraging software to automate workflow for efficiency and effectiveness