This best-selling and highly rated programme provides essential knowledge to work effectively in various healthcare settings, financial services, small businesses, start-ups, and corporate organisations where accurate financial understanding and compliance are essential.

Our comprehensive Accounting Basics Certification Course equips you with the core accounting knowledge, financial frameworks and professional techniques required to understand, manage and interpret financial information across UK organisations. Whether you are entering accounting for the first time or strengthening your financial literacy, this course delivers a strong foundation aligned with UK accounting standards.

This Accounting Basics course focuses on fundamental accounting principles, including the double-entry system, accounting rules, and the structure of financial statements used by UK businesses. You will develop a clear understanding of how income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements work together to present a company’s financial position.

Through this Accounting Basics online course, you will gain in-depth knowledge of accounting policies, depreciation methods, chart of accounts classification, and the accounting equation. You will also learn how businesses record, analyse and interpret internal and external transactions to support informed financial decision-making.

This Accounting Basics certification further develops your understanding of asset control, inventory management, revenue recognition and expense recording — all critical components of effective financial management and working capital control. The course prepares you to understand accounting processes used across finance departments, SMEs, and regulated UK organisations.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Accounting Basics Course, you gain recognised skills, financial confidence and professional credibility to progress into accounting, finance, administration and business support roles across the UK.

Course Overview

Career-focused Accounting Basics Certification designed for UK business environments

• Fully online accounting course with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited accounting certification aligned with UK standards
• Covers double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles
• Explains income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements
• Builds understanding of accounting policies and depreciation methods
• Teaches the chart of accounts structure and account classification
• Supports financial decision-making and compliance awareness
• Ideal for beginners, career changers and business professionals

By the end of this Accounting Basics Certification Course, you will be able to:

• Understand core accounting principles and financial terminology
• Apply the double-entry accounting system correctly
• Interpret income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports
• Understand the accounting equation and its financial impact
• Classify accounts using an effective chart of accounts
• Analyse internal and external business transactions
• Understand asset management and inventory accounting
• Recognise revenue and record expenses accurately
• Support informed financial and business decisions

• Financial literacy and accounting awareness
• Double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
• Financial statement interpretation
• Accounting policy understanding
• Transaction analysis and reporting skills
• Asset and inventory accounting knowledge
• Revenue and expense recognition understanding
• Organisational and financial control skills

This Accounting Basics Certification Course is ideal for:

• Aspiring accountants and finance professionals
• Business administrators and office managers
• Small business owners and entrepreneurs
• Career changers entering accounting or finance
• Students seeking foundational accounting knowledge
• Professionals working with budgets and financial data
• Anyone seeking a recognised UK accounting certification

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK education and training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Interactive and engaging online learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with UK professional standards
• 100% online learning access
• Flexible completion deadlines
• Instant access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for this Accounting Basics Certification Course. To enrol, you should:

• Have an interest in accounting and finance
• Possess a basic understanding of the English language
• Be motivated and committed to learning
• No previous qualifications or experience are required

After completing this Accounting Basics Certification, you can progress into roles such as:

• Accounts Assistant
• Junior Accountant
• Finance Administrator
• Bookkeeping Assistant
• Office Administrator
• Business Support Officer
• Finance Trainee

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.