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QuickBooks Online construction training
Specialized QuickBooks Online training tailored for construction businesses, with a focus on project costing, job profitability, invoicing, and payroll to optimize operations and improve financial management.
Online Live
Online live training via Zoom is available for participants from anywhere in the world.
Classroom
Classroom training is available in London, Surrey & Berkshire every week.
Onsite
Onsite training is available at your premises. We can travel anywhere in the UK
1 to 1
One-to-one training sessions are available with our certified QBO advisor
Group
Group training is available both at your premises and online live via zoom.
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QuickBooks Online Construction Training with CIS (UK) by eCloud Experts
What You’ll Learn
Setting Up CIS in QBO
One of the biggest challenges in the construction industry is compliance with the UK’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). This module ensures that your QBO account is configured to handle CIS deductions seamlessly. You’ll learn how to:
- Understand CIS obligations and identify who needs to be included under the scheme.
- Set up subcontractors in QBO , including their CIS deduction rates and verification.
- Automate CIS calculations for subcontractor payments.
- Set up and manage CIS compliance to ensure smooth financial operations.
This module focuses on streamlining CIS compliance and automating as much of the process as possible, so your business saves time and avoids manual errors.
Managing CIS Deductions and Returns
Properly managing CIS deductions and submitting accurate returns is critical for compliance. This part of the training teaches you how to:
- Automate CIS deductions for subcontractors based on their verified rates.
- Record payments and ensure CIS deductions are applied accurately.
- Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns directly from QBO to HMRC.
- Track CIS tax withheld from payments made to you as a subcontractor.
- Reconcile CIS deductions to ensure that your tax records remain accurate.
This ensures you stay compliant with HMRC regulations while reducing the administrative burden on your team.
Job Costing and Project Management
Accurate job costing is crucial to understanding project profitability. This module focuses on using QBO’s features to track and manage project costs effectively:
- Set up individual construction projects in QBO .
- Allocate costs for materials, labor, and subcontractors to specific jobs.
- Track income and expenses per project to calculate real-time profitability.
- Manage project budgets to ensure you don’t overspend.
- Monitor job progress and adjust budgets as needed.
With this training, you’ll have the tools to make data-driven decisions about your construction projects and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
VAT and Reverse Charge VAT for Construction
The VAT Reverse Charge applies to certain construction services in the UK, and it’s important for businesses to understand how to handle these transactions in QBO. This module covers:
- Understanding how VAT Reverse Charge works and when it applies.
- Configuring QBO to handle VAT Reverse Charge transactions.
- Recording and reporting VAT on construction services correctly.
- Ensuring compliance with HMRC’s VAT regulations.
This ensures your business avoids costly mistakes when managing VAT for construction services.
Subcontractor and Supplier Management
Managing subcontractors and suppliers efficiently is key to smooth project operations. In this module, you’ll learn how to:
- Record subcontractor payments and apply CIS deductions.
- Reconcile subcontractor invoices with payments and deductions.
- Manage supplier bills, purchase orders, and payments.
- Track orders and deliveries to ensure your project stays on schedule.
By improving your subcontractor and supplier management, you’ll save time and maintain better control over your projects.
Advanced Reporting for Construction Projects
QBO offers robust reporting features, which you can use to monitor the financial performance of your construction projects. This module includes:
- Generating profit and loss reports for individual projects.
- Creating detailed CIS reports to track deductions and payments.
- Analyzing job profitability and identifying areas for improvement.
- Using real-time data to make informed financial decisions.
With better insights into your financial data, you can confidently manage projects and improve overall business performance.
Who is it for?
This training is tailored for:
Construction Companies
From small businesses to larger enterprises in the UK construction industry.
Contractors and Subcontractors
Those who operate under the Construction Industry Scheme and need to manage CIS deductions.
Accountants and Bookkeepers
Professionals managing construction industry accounts and wanting to streamline their processes.
Project Managers
Individuals responsible for overseeing budgets and financial performance on construction projects.
Course Details
Training Format
eCloud Experts offers flexible training options to suit your business needs:
- On-Site or Online: Choose between in-person training at your location or virtual sessions via Zoom.
- Customizable Modules: Tailor the training to focus on the areas most relevant to your business, such as CIS, VAT, or job costing.
- Hands-On Practice: Interactive exercises using real-world examples to ensure practical understanding.
We ensure that every participant leaves the training with actionable knowledge and confidence in using Xero for their construction business.
Pricing
Starting at ÂŁ500: Basic training sessions tailored to your business needs.
Custom Packages: Available for businesses requiring additional modules or in-depth training.
- Monday– Saturday Every week
FAQs for QBO Construction Training
QBO Construction Training is a tailored program designed to help construction businesses efficiently manage their finances, projects, and payroll using QBO software.
It’s ideal for contractors, builders, project managers, accountants, and anyone involved in managing finances or operations in a construction business.
Topics include project costing, job tracking, budgeting, invoicing, payroll, and generating reports to monitor business performance.
No prior experience is required. The training caters to both beginners and those looking to enhance their QBO skills for construction-specific needs.
The duration varies depending on the course level, typically ranging from a half-day session to a few days for comprehensive training.
Yes, we tailor the training to address your specific business needs, including workflows, industry challenges, and team requirements.
Absolutely. We offer both in-person and virtual training options to suit your preferences and schedule.
Yes, we focus on tools and techniques to track project costs, revenues, and profitability accurately in QBO .
Yes, we’ll guide you on integrating QBO with construction-specific tools like job management or estimating software.
QBO simplifies financial management, improves project tracking, enhances cash flow visibility, and reduces administrative workload.
Pricing depends on the scope and customization of the training. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your business needs.
Simply reach out to us via our website or contact our support team to schedule your Xero Construction Training session.
After The Course?
Each Participant Will Receive:
Certificate Of Completion
Comprehensive Training Manuals
One Month Of Free Email Support
Get Started Today!
Streamline your financial processes, ensure compliance, and maximize profitability with eCloud Experts’ QBO Construction Training with CIS. Let us help you master QBO and achieve financial success in the UK construction industry.