Accounting Technician Year 1

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

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

Examination and Certification

Students take examinations in May each year. Repeat sittings are taken in August. All examinations are set and graded independently of the College by Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Exam results are generally available in late July (May sitting) and late September (August sitting) and are sent directly to the student by Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Entry Requirements

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. Exemptions, at the discretion of the IATI, are available for other professional qualifications.

Mature Students (Over 21)

May apply on the basis of maturity and experience.