Accounting Assistant

This program gives you the practical accounting skills employers look for in today's technology-driven finance teams. You will learn the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliation, and financial statement preparation — all applied using QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and AI-powered automation tools. Each course builds directly on the last, moving you from foundational concepts to hands-on tasks you can perform on day one of an accounting role. Throughout the program, you will work with realistic financial data and professional workflows. You will record journal entries, process vendor invoices using OCR and automation tools, reconcile accounts, generate financial reports, and analyze spending variances using pivot tables and advanced Excel formulas. You will also develop skills in audit documentation, expense policy compliance, and digital record-keeping — areas that are increasingly valued in modern accounting environments. By the time you complete this program, you will have a portfolio of applied accounting work that demonstrates your ability to handle the core responsibilities of an accounting assistant, bookkeeper, or accounts payable specialist. No prior accounting experience is required — just a willingness to learn and practice

• Record financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping and manage ledgers in QuickBooks
• Process accounts payable and receivable applying controls and generate ageing reports
• Use Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyze financial data
• Automate invoice processing with AI and OCR and evaluate automation benefits

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short activities