Skills Bootcamps in Bookkeeping
& Digital Skills for Accountancy
Flexible, funded training designed to help you launch or grow your career in finance.
What is a Skills Bootcamp?
Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Skills for Life programme — short, flexible training courses designed with employers to fill skills gaps and prepare adults for real career opportunities.
Our 12-week Bookkeeping & Digital Skills for Accountancy Skills Bootcamp is funded by Cornwall Council and open to Cornwall residents aged 19+. Developed with local employers, it blends practical accountancy training, digital finance skills, and employability support — with a guaranteed interview at the end.
Who are they for?
Our Skills Bootcamp is ideal if you’re looking to start or grow a career in finance, and you don’t need prior experience – just a good standard of English and the enthusiasm to learn.
Unemployed and Job Seeking
Start your journey into finance or admin roles with fully funded training.
Employed and Upskilling
Build new skills to progress or move into a new role (with employer support).
Self-Employed and Growing
Gain bookkeeping and digital finance skills to manage and grow your business.
Changing Career Path
Step into accountancy or bookkeeping with skills employers are looking for.
What Will You Learn?
Our 12-week programme blends practical bookkeeping, software training and career development –
giving you not only the technical knowledge, but also the skills and confidence to succeed in the workplace. You’ll cover:
Bookkeeping Principles
Double-entry, reconciliations, financial processes
Accounting Software
Full Xero Advisor Certification included
Documents & VAT
Invoices, credit control, compliance essentials
Excel & Digital Skills
Spreadsheets and real-time dashboards for finance
Employability Support
CV writing, interview practice, career planning
Professional Behaviours
Ethics, confidentiality and attention to detail
How Is It Delivered?
Our Skills Bootcamp offers both in-person and online options, so you can choose the format that works best for you.
We offer two flexible learning routes:
Classroom-based
One day per week for 12 weeks, in Truro, Cornwall for Cornwall residents.
Online, tutor-led
One day per week for 12 weeks. Interactive sessions with full tutor support.
Both routes include:
84 Guided Learning Hours
7 hours per week across 12 weeks
Dedicated Tutor Support
Ongoing guidance every step of the way
Digital & Printed Resources
Workbooks, online tools, and practice tasks
Small Group Learning
Personalised attention in every session
Where Will It Be Delivered?
Our Skills Bootcamp offers both in-person and online options, so you can choose the format that works best for you.
In-Person Delivery
Location: Truro, Cornwall
Schedule: The Skills Bootcamp runs one day per week for 12 weeks, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Getting there: Truro is well served by public transport and has a range of nearby car parks, making it easy to reach whether you’re travelling by bus, train, or car.
Resources: We’ll provide learners with access to PCs, course materials, WiFi, and light refreshments.
Online Delivery
Schedule: Starts in early October. Sessions held once per week, 9:00am – 4:00pm (day to be confirmed).
Learning: Delivered live by tutors, with interactive sessions and full support.
Resources: For online learners, we’ll provide all the course materials you need to study confidently from home.
What Does It Cost?
Most individual learners won’t pay anything.
Unemployed, OR self-employed?
FREE (fully funded by Government)
Employers with under 250 staff
contribute just 10% of course cost (£308.70)
Employers with 250+ staff
contribute only 30% of course cost (926.10)
Progression & Career Outcomes
On completion, you’ll be guaranteed an interview, achieve industry-recognised certifications (including Xero Advisor Certification), and be well prepared to move into AAT qualifications, apprenticeships, or higher-level finance training. Many learners progress into:
Entry-Level Roles
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Bookkeeper
Finance/Office Administrator
Progression Roles
Assistant Accountant
Accounting Technician
Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
Finance Analyst
What Support Will You Get?
We’re here to help you every step of the way:
- One-to-one tutor support
- Weekly reviews and progress check-ins
- CV and interview workshops
- Mock interviews and job-matching support
- Access to local employer networks through our Talent Programme
How to Apply
Spaces are limited to small cohorts to maximise support and job outcomes.
Register your interest today to join our next cohort and secure your place.