Accounting, QuickBooks & ERP
Keep accurate books, reconcile accounts and produce financial reports in QuickBooks, Xero and ERP systems.
40% theory · 60% practical
- For: Commerce and business graduates; Accounts assistants who want software skills
- You'll produce: Company setup and chart of accounts
- Duration3 months
- Modules8 modules
- Learning modeOnline · Hybrid · Self-paced online
- EligibilityIntermediate (I.Com preferred) or equivalent
- AssessmentBookkeeping project + practical test
- Next batchDates coming soon
On Campus and Hybrid: Our Centres for This Training
Centres for this training are being confirmed. Ask a counsellor for the nearest one.
Online: available in all 44 cities
- Abbottabad
- Astore
- Bahawalpur
- Bannu
- Chilas
- Chitral
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Faisalabad
- Gilgit
- Gujranwala
- Gujrat
- Gwadar
- Hyderabad
- Islamabad
- Jhang
- Karachi
- Khuzdar
- Khyber Agency
- Kohat
- Kotli
- Lahore
- Larkana
- Mardan
- Mirpur
- Mirpur Khas
- Multan
- Muzaffarabad
- Nasirabad
- Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad)
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Rawalakot
- Rawalpindi
- Sahiwal
- Sargodha
- Sheikhupura
- Sialkot
- Skardu
- Sukkur
- Swat (Mingora)
- Turbat
- Zhob
Show training fee
- Online (live classes)PKR 35,000or 2 × PKR 17,500
- HybridPKR 40,000or 2 × PKR 20,000
- Online, self-pacedPKR 17,500one-time
About This Training
ZEF's Accounting, QuickBooks & ERP training is a practical programme of 3 months covering accounting principles, the chart of accounts, QuickBooks and Xero, receivables and payables, reconciliation, payroll records and ERP reporting. You finish with a complete bookkeeping project.
Benchmarked against the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping and the QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor programme.
Training Outline
- 8 modules
- 8 hands-on tasks
1Accounting Principles4 topics
Topics
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- The accounting equation
- Accruals
- Financial statements
You Will Be Able To
- Record transactions correctly with double entry
Hands-on
- Record a month of transactions by hand
2Chart of Accounts and Setup4 topics
Topics
- Designing a chart of accounts
- Company setup
- Opening balances
- Tax settings
You Will Be Able To
- Set up books for a small business
Hands-on
- Set up a company file from scratch
3QuickBooks and Xero4 topics
Topics
- Sales and purchases
- Bank feeds
- Products and services
- Reports
You Will Be Able To
- Run day-to-day bookkeeping in accounting software
Hands-on
- Process a month of activity in QuickBooks
4Receivables and Payables3 topics
Topics
- Invoices and credit control
- Bills and supplier payments
- Ageing reports
You Will Be Able To
- Manage money owed to and by the business
Hands-on
- Run a credit-control cycle
5Bank Reconciliation3 topics
Topics
- Reconciling bank accounts
- Correcting errors
- Petty cash
You Will Be Able To
- Reconcile accounts accurately
Hands-on
- Reconcile three months of bank statements
6Payroll and Taxes4 topics
Topics
- Payroll records
- Withholding tax
- Sales tax basics in Pakistan
- Filing calendars
You Will Be Able To
- Keep payroll and tax records correctly
Hands-on
- Prepare payroll and a tax summary
7ERP and Reporting4 topics
Topics
- ERP concepts (SAP, Odoo)
- Month-end close
- Management reports
- Excel for accountants
You Will Be Able To
- Close the month and produce reports
Hands-on
- Produce a month-end report pack
8Bookkeeping Project3 topics
Topics
- Full bookkeeping cycle
- Review
- Portfolio
You Will Be Able To
- Keep complete books for a business
Hands-on
- Capstone: full bookkeeping for a sample business
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Commerce and business graduates
- Accounts assistants who want software skills
- Small business owners managing their own books
- Freelancers offering remote bookkeeping
Eligibility
- Intermediate (I.Com preferred) or equivalent
- Basic Excel skills
- A laptop for software practice
Your Path Through This Training
- LearnAccounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
- PracticeReal-style transactions in QuickBooks, Xero and ERP
- ProveA full bookkeeping project and practical test
- PrepareCV, accounts interview practice and a portfolio
- ProgressAccounts and bookkeeping roles, or remote bookkeeping
What You'll Produce
Company Setup and Chart of Accounts
A new company file set up correctly in QuickBooks.
Monthly Bookkeeping Cycle
Invoices, bills, payments and bank reconciliation for one month.
Capstone: Financial Statements Pack
Trial balance, profit and loss and balance sheet with notes.
Tools and Equipment You'll Use
- QuickBooks Online
- Xero
- Microsoft Excel
- Odoo or similar ERP basics
- Bank statements and reconciliations
How You're Assessed
You complete a month of bookkeeping for a practice company and produce financial statements, plus a timed practical test. Assessors check accuracy, reconciliation and correct treatment of transactions. Your result is Competent or Not yet competent, with a chance to retake.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Final assessmentAfter all 8 modules, for your certificate
Career Pathway
Roles in Pakistan
- Accounts Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Finance Assistant
- ERP Accounts Support
International
- GCC accounting support
- UK/EU bookkeeping subject to local rules
- Remote bookkeeping
Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Opportunities in Pakistan and Abroad
- 727,381Pakistanis registered for jobs abroad in 2024Source: BE&OE
- $38.3 billionsent home by overseas Pakistanis in 2024-25Source: State Bank of Pakistan
- $1.76 billionearned by Pakistani freelancers in 2025-26Source: State Bank of Pakistan
Where the Jobs Are
Live listings for “accountant”. Opens the job site.| Country | Demand | Find jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | See live listings | Rozee.pk LinkedIn Indeed |
| Saudi Arabia | 452,562Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Oman | 81,587Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,130Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Qatar | 40,818Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Bahrain | 25,198Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Worldwide (freelance and remote) | See live listings | Upwork Fiverr LinkedIn (remote) |
Overseas figures: all occupations, 2024, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE). They show where Pakistani workers find jobs abroad, not vacancies for this training.
What People in This Field Earn
- Freelance, international clientsRs 2,780–20,850($10–75)per hour on Upwork: about $10–25 for beginners and $25–75 at intermediate levelSource: Upwork, hourly rates by skill and experience (2026)
Rupee amounts converted at Rs 278 per US dollar (open-market rate, end of September 2026).
What the Same Job Pays Abroad
Official pay figures for bookkeeper roles in four countries that recruit skilled workers.
| Country and job | Pay (local) | ≈ US$ a year | ≈ Rs a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| USABookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks | US$50,670 a year (median)US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 | ≈ US$ a year: $51k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 1,174,000 |
| CanadaBookkeeper | C$28.02 an hour (median)Job Bank, Government of Canada, 2023-2024 | ≈ US$ a year: $41k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 948,000 |
| AustraliaBookkeepers | A$1,400 a week (median, full time)Jobs and Skills Australia, May 2025 | ≈ US$ a year: $51k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 1,178,000 |
| United KingdomBookkeeper | £24,000–£35,000 a yearUK National Careers Service, 2026 | ≈ US$ a year: $32k–46k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 738,000–1,076,000 |
Employee pay before tax: medians, or starter-to-experienced ranges (UK). Hourly and weekly medians are shown for a full-time year (2,080 hours or 52 weeks). Converted at European Central Bank reference rates (6 Oct 2026) and Rs 278 per US dollar. Living costs abroad are much higher than in Pakistan. Working abroad is subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Jobs in Each Country
Bookkeeper: how many people do this job, openings, the outlook and the usual way in, from official labour statistics.
- USABookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks
- People employed (2025)
- 1,532,400
- Openings a year
- 144,100
- Average pay a month
- US$4,220≈ Rs 1,174,000
- Outlook
- -6% (Decline), 2025–35
- Experience
- No prior work experience needed
- Usual entry
- Some college, no degree
- CanadaBookkeeper
- People employed (2023)
- 204,400
- Average pay a month
- C$4,860≈ Rs 948,000
- Outlook
- Balance, 2024–2033
Counts are for the whole occupation in that country, not vacancies for ZEF students. Average pay is the official median (or the middle of the UK range) shown above, per month before tax.
Employers in This Field
Examples of organisations in Pakistan and abroad that employ people in this role. This is not a list of current vacancies: check each company’s careers page.
- A.F. Ferguson & Co. (PwC Pakistan)Pakistan
- Engro CorporationPakistan
- Unilever PakistanPakistan
- KPMGInternational
- EYInternational
- DeloitteInternational
- PwCInternational
Company websites, checked October 2026.
These are published national figures and market benchmarks to help you plan, not a promise of a job or income. What you earn depends on your skills, experience, employer and city. Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Questions
Do I need an accounting background?
Basic knowledge helps, but the training starts with accounting principles and double-entry. Commerce students progress faster; others should expect to practise more in the first weeks.
Can I work as a remote bookkeeper for foreign clients?
Many bookkeepers do. International work depends on local tax rules, client trust and communication skills. The training covers QuickBooks and Xero, which foreign small businesses commonly use, and explains the limits.
Does this training cover Pakistani tax?
The focus is bookkeeping and software. Pakistani tax filing is introduced at an awareness level only. For tax practice, you would need further specialist study.
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