Live Nomi practice
Workplace mentoring support
Flexible student placements
Training that moves classroom knowledge into real work
Software and career readiness training should do more than repeat what you've already learned at university. We focus on helping you use accounting knowledge in real situations, from handling client work to managing tasks inside one platform.
Our placements give you supervised experience with qualified accountants, so you can see how day-to-day practice actually works. You'll work with Nomi software on live-style tasks that reflect the pace and structure of a real accountancy setting.
First Step Accounting Ltd has created this training for graduates and aspiring accountants who want more confidence before stepping into employment. That means you can leave with clearer practical skills, better habits and a stronger sense of how to manage your workload.
What your training can include
Our training can help you develop practical experience with cloud accounting, automation, reporting and multi-platform systems. You can also build your career readiness through support with CV development and interview techniques, helping you prepare for accountancy roles.
For a deeper practice-based experience, our training can introduce you to the rhythm of real accountancy work, including client onboarding, month-end cycles, reporting and practice management. We keep the training grounded in the kind of tasks and workflows you may encounter when starting your accountancy career.
What you can expect from the programme
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Real workplace mentoring
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Supervision by qualified accountants
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Live Nomi software tasks
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Flexible placements for students
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4-week software mastery course
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4-week job preparation course
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8-week internship simulation
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From £75 per week
First Step Accounting Ltd keeps every placement focused on practical learning and clear workplace guidance.
Software & career readiness training
Software mastery programme
Build confidence with the software and systems used in modern accountancy. This 4-week programme covers cloud accounting, automation, reporting and multi-platform systems, helping you develop practical skills for the workplace.
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£75/week | Total: £300 over 4 weeks
Job preparation programme
Prepare for your next step in accountancy with a 4-week programme focused on CV building, interview techniques and career readiness. Develop the confidence and practical preparation needed to pursue accountancy opportunities.
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£75/week | Total: £300 over 4 weeks
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Internship simulation programme
Experience the processes and responsibilities involved in an accountancy workplace through an 8-week programme covering client onboarding, month-end cycles, reporting and practice management. Gain a better understanding of how day-to-day accountancy workflows are managed.
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£75/week | Total: £600 over 8 weeks
Placement Levels
Level 2 – Foundation
6-week placement covering bookkeeping fundamentals and Nomi software training.
£49.88/week | Total: £299.25 over 6 weeks
Level 3 – Advanced
8–10 week placement covering VAT, payroll, bank reconciliation and MTD workflows.
£49.92/week | Total: £449.25 over 8–10 weeks
Level 4 – Professional
10–12 week placement covering financial statements, multi-company accounting and year-end exposure.
£57.89/week | Total: £636.75 over 10–12 weeks
Core training programmes
Bookkeeping bootcamp
Intensive 3–4 week programme covering sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank reconciliation.
£74.75/week | Total: £299 over 3–4 weeks
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VAT training programme
4-week programme covering VAT returns, Making Tax Digital compliance, error correction and small business schemes.
£87.50/week | Total: £350 over 4 weeks
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Payroll training programme
5-week programme covering PAYE processing, RTI submissions, payroll journals and pensions.
£90/week | Total: £450 over 5 weeks
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Year-end accounting programme
5-week programme covering year-end adjustments, financial statements, working papers and compliance.
£100/week | Total: £500 over 5 weeks
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Tax return training programme
4-week programme covering self-assessment, corporation tax, income calculation and HMRC filing.
£87.50/week | Total: £350 over 4 weeks
FAQ
Would you like hands-on software practice before applying for roles?
Call us today to book your software and career readiness training place.