Accounting Technician

Course details

Introduction to the Career

Accounting Technicians perform accounting duties at middle management levels in commercial, industrial, public sector organisations and in the offices of practicing Accountants. Accounting Technicians Ireland founded in 1983, is one of the fastest growing professional bodies in Ireland, with more than 3,500 members and 5,000 students.

Accounting Technicians fill a wide range of positions including:

• Accounts Clerk/Manager
• Assistant Accountant
• Audit Assistant
• Credit Controller
• Payroll Administrator
• Stock Controller
• Office Administrator
• The Accounting Technician, having gained appropriate experience, will be competent in:
• Preparation of financial statements reports and other management information
• Computation of tax liabilities
• Setting up and managing systems for budgets
• Stock control
• Cost accounting
• Cash reconciliation
• Credit control
• Using Information Technology (IT) effectively

While the Accounting Technician qualification is in itself a passport to a rewarding career, many graduates continue their studies, to become fully qualified professional Accountants.

Core Elements

Year 1 - Certificate for Accounting Technicians

• Financial Accounting
• Law and Ethics
• Business Management
• Taxation

Year 2 - Diploma for Accounting Technicians

• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Advanced Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS)

Entry Requirements

Year 1

Leaving Certificate

Applicants must have five passes* on ordinary level papers (grade D or better)

Four passes* (two higher level, grade D or better)

Passes must be obtained in English and either Mathematics or Accounting. Subject exemptions may be granted for previously attained relevant qualifications at the discretion of the ATI.

Leaving Certificate Applied/LCA

Applicants should submit details of credits awarded.

Others including Mature Students

Applicants without the entry requirements are welcome and will be assessed individually.

Year 2

Applicants must have successfully completed Year 1 or hold and approved equivalent qualification.