Skills Bootcamp in Accounting
For Everyone in South Yorkshire Region
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Guided Learning Hours: 110
- Format: Blended Training
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Overview
Future Connect is Offering fully Funded Skills Bootcamp by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority which will help you with essential skills in bookkeeping, Sage, Xero and Quickbooks. This course is aligned with AAT Level 3 qualification and is ideal for those looking to enter or progress in Finance-related roles.
Who is it for?
Aspiring Bookkeepers, Accounts Assistants, and Payroll Administrators
Adults aged 19+, living in England
People looking to upskill, reskill, or return to the workforce
Staff of SMEs (small businesses can send employees for 90% funded places)
Course Duration & Delivery
Length: 12 Weeks
Format: Live Online + Employer Sessions
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 110
Sessions per week: 2 x 4.5 hr sessions (9 GLH)
Curriculum Plan
Over 12 weeks, you’ll gain essential accounting skills using Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero. You’ll cover double-entry bookkeeping, VAT returns, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The course also includes ethics, GDPR, and secure software use. In the final weeks, you'll focus on career readiness with portfolio building, CV writing, and mock interviews to prepare for job opportunities in finance
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Key Outcomes
Skills in Digital Accounting, Sage, Quickbook, and Xero
A completed digital job-ready portfolio
Guaranteed interview or job progression opportunity
Skills progression measured through RARPA and employer feedback
Job Outcomes
Bookkeeper
Accounts Assistant
Finance Officer
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Cost
Fully funded for independent learners
SMEs (under 250 employees) pay only 10% (£350)
Large employers pay 30% (£1050)