About this Sector

Overview

Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals employed throughout all levels of finance across the public sector, industry, private accountancy practices and self-employment.

They can perform a wide range of financial roles typically 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 and insolvency.

Research shows strong demand for Accounting Technicians at various levels within industry, practice and the public sector in Ireland, underpinned by the strength of our qualification.

Our graduates are working in practice, construction, financial services, IT, manufacturing, professional services, NGOs, medical and many other sectors which are experiencing rapid growth as the economic recovery takes off.

Current issues

Analysis of the labour market (National Skills Bulletin ROI) confirms continuing shortages for accounting technician skills, deeming it a niche area.

Interesting statistics

Currently, there is a shortage of Accounting Technicians as highlighted by the National Skills Bulletin ROI.

Current skills shortages

Demand for Accounting Technicians continues to grow apace. Our graduates are working in practice, construction, financial services, IT, manufacturing, professional services, NGOs, medical and many other sectors which are experiencing rapid growth as the economic recovery continues.

Accounting Technicians Ireland’s graduates have the skills to perform accounting tasks including bookkeeping, accounts preparation, expense and VAT analysis, reporting and credit control, as well as specialist tasks in areas such as tax, audit and payroll.

In addition, the National Apprenticeship Council is developing new opportunities for companies to take on talented school-leavers and mature learners who gain skills through ‘on-the-job’ learning. Employees in all sectors welcome this opportunity to diversify their workforce and tap a new talent stream.

Working in industry, practice and the public sector, and studying in local colleges, Accounting Technician Apprentices will develop critical accounting knowledge and theory – and then put this into practice in the work environment.

Accounting Technician Apprentices are mentored in both the workplace and the college, as they work towards achieving our in-demand qualification over the two-year programme.