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 that help adults gain valuable skills for work and business.

Our 12-week Bookkeeping and Digital Skills for Accountancy Bootcamp is funded by Cornwall Council and open to Cornwall residents aged 19 and over. Designed to support self-employed individuals, small business owners, and those looking to start or progress a career in finance, it combines practical bookkeeping training, digital finance tools, and personalised one-to-one tutor support.

By the end of the Bootcamp, participants will have developed the skills and confidence to manage business finances effectively, use accounting software such as Xero, and take the next steps in their professional journey — whether that’s in self-employment, employment, or further study.

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 Bootcamps are fully remote and you will require access to reliable internet and computer.

Online Delivery

Schedule: Starts Monday October 20th running until January 19th, 2026 (with a break for Christmas).

Hours: Sessions held once per week, 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Learning: Delivered live by tutors, with interactive sessions and full support.

Resources: 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.

Progression & Career Outcomes

On completion, you’ll be guaranteed an interview, gain industry-recognised certifications (including Xero Advisor), and be 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:

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.