Don’t Just Learn Xero. Learn the Bookkeeping Work Behind It.

Build practical Xero bookkeeping confidence with training developed by Australian accountants, CAs and CPAs. You will practise real bookkeeping-style tasks including supplier bills, customer invoices, bank reconciliation, payroll basics, GST/BAS workflows and basic reporting.

15+ Lessons

15 Hours

135+ students enrolled

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Duration

8 Weeks

Program

Bookkeeping Job-Ready Program – Xero

Delivery

Self-Paced Online or Live Workshop

Access

6 months

Case studies

13 practical case studies

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The Student Problem

Accounting theory is not the problem. Practical confidence is.

You may already understand the basics of accounting. You may know what income, expenses, assets and liabilities are. You may even have watched Xero videos before.

But when you are asked to actually process bookkeeping work, the questions become different:

  • Where should this transaction be coded?
  • Why is the bank reconciliation not matching?
  • Has GST been treated correctly?
  • What should be checked before BAS information is prepared?
  • How do supplier bills, customer invoices and reports connect?
  • What would an accountant expect me to review before sending this file through?

That is where many students get stuck.

This program is designed to help you practise those tasks before you apply for the role.

The NextGen iQ Academy Difference

Most courses teach the software. We teach the work.

A standard Xero course may help you... NextGen iQ Academy helps you...
Learn the menu and features Understand the bookkeeping workflow
Follow software demonstrations Practise workplace-style case studies
Complete generic exercises Work through realistic business scenarios
Focus on clicking through screens Understand coding, GST, reconciliation and reporting logic
Finish with basic software awareness Build practical confidence for entry-level roles
Study with a course provider Train with Australian accountants, CAs and CPAs

NextGen iQ Academy is backed by the NextGen Group ecosystem, including Accounts NextGen and Tax NextGen. That means your training is shaped by practical accounting and tax experience — not just online course content.

What You Will Learn

The practical bookkeeping skills employers expect

This program gives you structured exposure to common Xero bookkeeping workflows used in Australian businesses and accounting environments.

Xero setup

Chart of accounts, account codes, financial settings and tax settings

Accounts payable

Supplier bills, payments, credit notes and supplier reconciliation

Accounts receivable

Customer invoices, receipts, credit notes and debtor records

Banking

Bank transactions, transfers and bank reconciliation

Fixed assets

Fixed asset register, depreciation and supporting documentation

Payroll basics

Pay runs, reimbursements, leave basics, PAYG and super concepts

BAS and GST

GST coding, BAS preparation workflow and month-end reconciliations

Basic reporting

Financial reports, management accounts and bookkeeping review tasks

Work-Simulation Projects

Practise before you apply.

This is where the program becomes more than Xero training. You will complete practical case studies and work-simulation tasks that help you apply what you learn to realistic bookkeeping scenarios.

You may practise:

  • Setting up a Xero bookkeeping file
  • Processing supplier bills
  • Recording customer invoices
  • Allocating payments;
  • Reconciling bank transactions;
  • Reviewing GST coding;
  • Preparing BAS-supporting information;
  • Processing payroll-style transactions;
  • Preparing basic reports;
  • Identifying common bookkeeping errors.

You do not just learn Xero. You practise bookkeeping work.

Placement Pathway Add-On

Want support beyond the course? Add the Placement Pathway.

Learning the skills is the first step. Presenting those skills properly is the next. Students who want additional career and placement preparation support can add the Placement Pathway.

The add-on may include:

  • Resume support
  • LinkedIn profile support
  • Interview preparation
  • Practical case-study portfolio support
  • Placement readiness review
  • Career coaching
  • Host-company matching support, where available.

Important note

Placement support is subject to eligibility, successful completion of training requirements, student performance, host-company availability and suitability. It is not an employment guarantee.

Want the full course outline?

Download the brochure for the full program structure, case study outline, delivery options and inclusions.

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Delivery Options

Choose the way you learn best.

Delivery mode Best for Includes
Self-Paced Online Learners who need flexibility Portal access, recorded lessons, Xero walkthroughs,
case studies, work-simulation tasks, resources,
assessments and certificate
Live Workshop Learners who want structure and trainer support Everything in self-paced, plus trainer-led sessions,
guided case-study walkthroughs, Q&A and practical discussion

Software access note

Xero access is provided where applicable. Software access terms, duration and availability may vary depending on the program, intake, delivery mode and software provider arrangements.

Career Outcomes

Built for entry-level bookkeeping and accounts support roles

This program is designed to help learners build practical skills relevant to roles such as:

  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Payable Officer
  • Accounts Receivable Officer
  • Payroll Assistant;
  • Accounts Clerk
  • Accounts Support Officer
  • Junior Bookkeeping Assistant.
Pricing / Enrolment

Choose your pathway

Option Best for CTA
Self-Paced Online Flexible independent learning Enrol in Self-Paced
Live Workshop Guided learning with trainer support Join Live Workshop

Payment options may include upfront payment or payment plan, depending on the selected delivery mode.

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Don’t Just Learn Xero. Learn the Bookkeeping Work Behind It.

$399.00

15+ Lessons

15 Hours

135+ students enrolled

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