This apprenticeship is current proposed for development by Accounting Technicians Ireland and Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest. More details to follow. 

This apprenticeship is current proposed for development by Accounting Technicians Ireland and Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest. More details to follow. 

Skills required:
Core Skills 

• Process Accounts Receivable and Payable, Sales, Purchases and nominal ledger administration.
• Maintenance of bookkeeping records o Account for Accruals and Prepayments
• Support the budget preparation process
• Support the preparation of accounts
• Analysis of monthly expenses, credit cards, Vat analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of statutory obligations
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Analyse and interrogate data and provide a high level overview
• Produce reports
• Credit control
• Responsibility for petty cash

Technical Skills 

• Tax - Completion & filing of VAT Returns. Deal with Revenue queries.
• Payroll - Setup of new staff, Issuing P45s, Completing Social Welfare Forms, Processing monthly payroll, Preparing payroll Journals.
• Audit - Support the preparation for the annual audit o Computer skills - Including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of accounting software including Sage/Relate Accounts Production

Soft Skills 

• Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and orally
• Report Writing
• Customer Service Skills, helpful and approachable o Strong organisational skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and resources.
• Time management including prioritising schedules and timelines o Attention to detail and problem solving
• Ability to work as part of a team and on their own initiative.

Transversal Skills 

• Maths, Accounting, English, Computer skills

Competences

• Integrity
• Objectivity
• Professional competence and due care
• Confidentiality
• Professional behaviour
• Confident 
• Attention to detail
• Strong communicator
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Strong numeracy skills

• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
• Report to management about asset utilisation and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
• Collect and analyse data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
• Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.
• Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.
• Examine records and interview workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepare, examine, or analyse accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

This apprenticeship is current proposed for development by Accounting Technicians Ireland and Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest. More details to follow. 

The ATI Accounting Technician programme is a new national apprenticeship which puts school-leavers on the path to a rewarding career in accountancy.

As a qualified Accounting Technician, you will be able to work for many types of organisations including:

• Accounting Practice Firms
• Financial Services and Broader Industry
• Accounts function in SME and large organisations
• The Public Sector 
• Sole Traders

This apprenticeship is current proposed for development by Accounting Technicians Ireland and Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest. More details to follow. 

To find an apprenticeship, you can search apprenticeship vacancies and a list of currently approved apprentice employers on the Apprenticeship Jobs & Employers Portal. You can search for vacancies by location, and employers in each apprenticeship.

Use this link to explore a list of Approved Employers by Region and by Apprenticeship type.

Finding an employer and securing your apprenticeship

Finding an employer or registering your interest with an official Coordinating Provider is one of the first things you need to do to start an apprenticeship.

Opportunities for this apprenticeship may be available from the following organisations:

• ATI
• Certified Public Accountants Ireland
• Chartered Accountants Ireland

This apprenticeship is current proposed for development by Accounting Technicians Ireland and Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest. More details to follow.