What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?

Bookkeepers deal with the day-to-day running of a company’s finances. This typically involves reconciling receipts and managing sales, purchases and payments within a business. An accountant, on the other hand, handles long-term financial reporting and forecasting. Both roles are vital to a business’s financial endeavours.

How long does it take to do a bookkeeping course?

Bookkeeping courses take around 30 hours to complete while bookkeeping diplomas and awards take slightly longer. Alternatively, there are one-day bookkeeping seminars for small businesses and non-financial managers.

Why choose Scott Training Services for bookkeeping courses?

A Scott Training Services bookkeeping qualification is considered a mark of excellence for any employee.

Our range of bookkeeping courses covers everything from learning how to use Sage Accounting software to budgeting and balancing ledgers.

You can combine your bookkeeping training with a related Scott Training Services course to enhance your skills and improve your employability. Bookkeeping courses often pair well with accounting courses.

Careers in bookkeeping

With a foundation in bookkeeping, you will have the qualifications to become an entry-level bookkeeper (average salaries are upwards of £21,000).

You can also work towards becoming a chartered accountant, finance manager, accountant or senior accountant when you choose a related accounting course.