The Fast-Track Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator Course is a 110-hour practical training programme for individuals with foundational accounting knowledge who want to strengthen their bookkeeping and payroll skills in a shorter period.
The course focuses exclusively on practical training. Through hands-on exercises, you develop the ability to manage financial transactions, prepare VAT returns, process payroll, apply costing methods and use digital accounting software. You gain practical experience and build confidence in performing key bookkeeping and payroll administration tasks.
Accounting procedures, payroll requirements and tax regulations vary between countries. This course contextualises practical learning to the financial and regulatory environment relevant to your own country.
Depending on your country, your learning can cover relevant tax authorities and requirements, including:
This approach helps you practise bookkeeping, payroll and tax-related tasks using examples relevant to your own market.
The Fast-Track Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator Course suits individuals with foundational accounting knowledge who want to strengthen their practical skills.
Applicants should hold one of the following:
The programme comprises 110 hours of practical training and typically takes 2–3 months to complete. Your completion time depends on your learning pace and the time you can dedicate to the course.
If you hold relevant Level 2 qualifications, you may be able to progress directly to the ACDAP Digital Assistant Accountant Level 3 Course.
Relevant qualifications include:
We consider your previous qualifications when determining the appropriate learning route.
KBM Training & Recruitment (KBM) offers flexible study arrangements to suit different learning needs.
The curriculum focuses on the practical tasks performed in bookkeeping and payroll administration. You develop your skills through exercises and activities based on common workplace responsibilities.
The programme covers:
You can also explore the course resources covering practical skills, software certifications and career opportunities.
Gain practical experience in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing trial balances, managing ledgers and reconciling bank statements. Practise organising financial information and preparing accounting records and reports.
Practise calculating VAT on different transactions, applying relevant VAT rates and exemptions, and preparing VAT returns. Work through transaction-based exercises that reflect your country's VAT requirements.
Develop practical skills in processing employee payroll, calculating salaries, deductions and benefits, generating payslips and maintaining payroll records. Learn to apply relevant payroll procedures and tax requirements.
Use Microsoft Excel to organise financial data, perform calculations and prepare spreadsheets. Develop skills in presenting financial information through charts, graphs and structured reports.
Gain practical experience using leading accounting and payroll applications, including:
Practise creating invoices, recording transactions, processing payments, managing payroll information and generating financial reports. You also learn how accounting software supports efficient record-keeping and routine financial tasks.
Apply costing methods to practical business examples and organise financial information for reporting purposes. Develop your ability to interpret accounting data and present relevant information clearly.
The programme gives you opportunities to work with recognised accounting and payroll applications. You can explore relevant software certification routes alongside your practical training to strengthen your understanding of digital accounting tools.
The course focuses on practical tasks bookkeeping and payroll professionals commonly undertake. By applying your knowledge through exercises, you develop skills relevant to roles such as:
KBM delivers the Fast-Track Digital Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator training, while ACDAP awards the qualification and certification.
Successful completion depends on meeting the applicable course assessment and certification requirements.
Strengthen your existing accounting knowledge through 110 hours of focused practical training. Develop hands-on experience in bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, spreadsheets and accounting software, and prepare for the practical responsibilities of entry-level accounting and payroll roles.