Accounting Technician - Year 1
This course is aimed at students who are interested in pursuing a career in Accounting or Finance.
| Award Name | Certificate - Irish Prof Body |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - Irish Prof Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Duration
Year 1 of 2 years
Students will attend college 4 days a week. Students will go on work placement 1 day a week.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with pass grades in:
5 ordinary level subjects (including an O6 in English and Maths or Accountancy)
OR
2 ordinary level and 2 higher level subjects (including an O6 in English and Maths or Accountancy)
Mature learners who have reached 21 years of age but do not possess the minimum educational requirements may still apply to do the course based on age and experience.
Careers / Further progression
Accounting Technicians can perform financial roles associated with fully trained accountants including:
Financial Accounting and Budgeting
Costing and Credit Control
Payroll Administration and Tax Returns
Senior Managerial Tasks
Auditing and Assurance Work
Consulting
Corporate Finance
Tax Planning
Insolvency
Accounting Technicians can be employed in a wide variety of sectors and industries including:
Manufacturing
Local and Central Government
The Health Service
Financial Services Including Banking and Insurance
Shared Services Provision
All Sectors of Commercial Industry
Private Accountancy Firms
Leasing
Real Estate
Link to ATI
https://www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3smABhCjARIsAKtrg6L4-jIaBvKZdOTw42r_PYUff1TbU1v0-9rD8m2tUH6ulMb1lvDWBe0aAjIREALw_wcB
Link to ATI explaining work experience.
https://www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/students/work-experience
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Year 1
With Medical Card €760
Without Medical Card €960
Year 2
With Medical Card €705
Without Medical Card €905
Those wishing to avail of grant support are encouraged to apply without delay to SUSI at www.susi.ie
Apply online via link below.
The course allows you to work as an Accounting Technician professional in the corporate or public sector or in private practice.
It also offers you the opportunity to pursue further professional accountancy qualifications with one of the other professional accountancy bodies.
It is a two-year course, however, students will receive an academic award at the end of each year from ATI, Accounting Technicians Ireland:
This course is aimed at students who are interested in pursuing a career in Accounting or Finance.
Students will learn the key accounting concepts, principles of accounting and the knowledge and skills required to understand personal and business taxation regulations. They will gain an understanding of core business functions in management and law.
WHAT IS AN ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN?
An accounting technician is a qualified accounting professional employed throughout all levels of finance across industry, practice and the public sector.
Accounting Technicians are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy and play a key operational role in producing reliable financial information. They can perform a wide range of finance roles, from accounts staff to financial controller and beyond.
They can work on their own or alongside professional accountants. In a small company, they may be the only qualified employee looking after the finance function, while in a larger company, they may be working as part of a team alongside accountants and administrative staff.
Self-employment is another career option for qualified Accounting Technicians, many members run their own successful accountancy practice. Many Accounting Technician graduates enrol in further study, using the qualification and the exemptions it brings as a steppingstone as they work towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Programme of Study
Accounting Technician, Year 1 (Certificate)
Financial Accounting
Taxation
Business Management
Law
Note:
The Accounting Technician Qualification Ireland is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right: Certificate for Accounting Technicians (1 Year); Diploma for Accounting Technicians (2 Years)
CERTIFICATION: Certificate for Accounting Technicians (Year 1)
ATI are the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians, with more than 10,000 members and students on the island of Ireland. It was founded in 1983 and provides nationally and internationally recognised accounting qualifications which can open the door to a rewarding career as an accounting technician, as well as further study.
Phone: 053 9236969
Mobile: 086 0666721
Email: MaryAnnORourke@wwetb.ie