Mastering Sales & Receivables in Xero

This course provides a complete guide to managing Sales and Receivables in Xero, with a strong focus on understanding their Impact on accounts. You’ll learn how to Record sales, Reconcile customer payments, Review sales reports, and analyze customer activity with confidence. The course also covers practical scenarios such as managing Bad debts, setting up bad debt codes, handling Bounced cheques, Issuing Credit notes and refunds, and Recording deferred or advanced income. In addition, you’ll gain skills to Review aged receivables and track outstanding balances effectively. Whether you’re a business owner, student, trainee accountant, or bookkeeper, this course will equip you with the practical knowledge to manage the entire sales cycle in Xero just like in a professional accounting practice.

Usman Ali (Chartered Accountant and PTLLS -Teaching qualification -Level-3)

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Category: Accounting

PKR 5,000

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What You'll Learn

In this course, you will learn how to manage the full Sales and Receivables Cycle in Xero with confidence. We will begin with Recording sales invoices and customer payments, showing not only how to enter them in Xero but also how each step impacts your financial accounts. You will see how sales feed into the profit and loss, receivables balances appear on the balance sheet, and how proper posting keeps your records accurate.

As you progress, you will gain Practical experience in reconciling sales transactions, matching payments, and working with cheques, including how to deal with situations where a cheque bounces. The course will also guide you through reviewing sales activity, analyzing customer invoice history, and using reports to monitor performance and outstanding balances.

You will also learn how to handle more advanced situations such as managing bad debts, setting up bad debt codes, and posting the correct adjustments when invoices cannot be recovered. In addition, we will cover how to issue credit notes, process refunds, and correctly account for deferred or advanced income so your financial statements remain accurate.

By the end of the course, you will be able to use Xero not only to process sales but also to understand the accounting impact of each transaction. You will feel confident in reviewing aged receivables, managing customer accounts, and ensuring your sales records reflect the true financial position of the business.

Course Content

How to Upload Sales Invoices in Hubdoc (02:35 mins)
How Sales Affect the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet (03:14 mins)
How to Record Sales in Xero with Double Entry Accounting (02:16 mins)
Reconciling Sales Transactions and Managing Customer Overpayments in Xero (02:44 mins)
How to import Bank Statement in Xero (01:46 mins)

How to Deal with Bad Debts in Xero (02:48 mins)
How to create Bad debt account expense code in Xero (01:05 mins)
How Bad Debts Appear in Accounts and Key Points to Consider (02:30 mins)

How to Record a Customer Refund and Reconcile It in Xero (04:07 mins)
How to Record and Reconcile Cheques in Xero (02:00 mins)
How to Deal with a Bounced Cheque in Xero (03:59 mins)

How to Check Customer Invoice Activity in Xero (02:03 mins)
How to raise a Credit note and apply Credit to invoices (02:48 mins)
Review of Sales and Analysis of Overstatement (04:22 mins)

How to Review Aged Receivables in Xero (03:01 mins)
How to Record Deferred Income in Xero and Its Impact on Accounts (05:12 mins)
How to Reverse Deferred Income and Record Revenue in Xero (05:39 mins)

Instructor

Usman Ali

Chartered Accountant and PTLLS -Teaching qualification -Level-3 | 6 years of experience

I am an ACCA-qualified professional with extensive experience working in accounting firms across the UK. Over the years, I have developed a strong skill set in core accounting functions, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, accounts preparation, and payroll processing. I am proficient in using a variety of accounting and business software such as CaseWare, Microsoft Dynamics, Xero, QuickBooks, KeyPrime, Sage, and Futrli, which has enabled me to work efficiently across different client needs and industries.

In addition to my technical expertise, I have a solid background in training and mentoring. I have successfully delivered tuition and practical training to AAT and ACCA students, recent graduates, trainee accountants, and apprentices. My approach emphasizes real-world application, helping learners build the confidence and skills required in professional accounting roles. I am also a strong team player, capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines, and consistently strive to maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism in all aspects of my work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You’ll learn to: Record and reconcile sales invoices Handle overpayments, refunds, and credit notes Manage aged receivables and deferred income Record and reconcile cheques, including bounced cheques Review customer invoice activity and analyze accounts

It is 100% practical. You’ll gain job-ready experience by performing real-world sales and receivables tasks in Xero.

Yes. The skills you acquire are directly applicable to junior accountant roles, bookkeeping positions, and small business finance management.

Yes. Upon completion, you will receive either a certificate of completion or an experience letter, showcasing your practical skills in Xero sales and receivables bookkeeping.

This course is designed for students, trainees, junior accountants, and business owners who want to gain practical, job-ready skills in managing sales and receivables using Xero.

Student Reviews

Qureshi Ali

Very Best

Rating: ★★★★★