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The Work
What does an Accounting Technician do?
- Maintains a set of accounts is a fundamental element of any business from a sole trader to large multinationals.
- Supports all elements of accounts function, including income and expenditure, balance sheet transactions, statutory returns and payroll requirements.
- Bookkeeping, and processes all accounts payable and receivable in order to prepare, or support the preparation of, periodic accounts. They record and monitor income and expenditure including accrued and deferred income.
- Completes regular bank reconciliations and accounts for/completes statutory returns. Regular analysis and reports are undertaken to contribute to producing accounts.
- Produces management accounts and supplies vital financial information as to the running of the Company. They have the ability to do costing and cost controls.
- Prepares company annual budgets and monitors the progress of this throughout the year. They prepare, or assist in the preparation of, company year-end financial statements.
The Accounting Technician may prepare Company annual budgets and monitor the progress of this throughout the year. They may prepare or assist in the preparation of Company year-end financial statements.
On successful completion, the Accounting Technician will perform:
- Financial Accounting Fundamentals
- Double-Entry Bookkeeping and Accounting Systems
- Regulatory Requirements
- Financial Statements preparation
- Annual Budgets
- Cost control
- Costings across a range of goods and services
- Business Functions & Context
- Business Ethics
- Legal Requirements
- Company Law
- Data Protection
- Corporate Governance
- Company Tax Administration and Procedures
- Personal Taxation
- Accounting Systems
- Payroll
- Budgeting
Qualities -
An Accounting Technician is expected to have the following qualities:
- Integrity
- Objectivity
- Professional competence and due care
- Confidentiality
- Professional behaviour
- Confidence
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Strong numeracy skills
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the Accounting Technician will have:
- Financial Accounting Fundamentals
- Double-Entry Bookkeeping and Accounting Systems
- Regulatory Requirements
- Financial Statements preparation
- Annual Budgets
- Cost control
- Costings across a range of goods and services
- Business Functions & Context
- Business Ethics
- Legal Requirements
- Company Law
- Data Protection
- Corporate Governance
- Company Tax Administration and Procedures
- Personal Taxation
- Accounting Systems
- Payroll
- Budgeting
Core Skills
- Process Accounts Receivable and Payable, Sales, Purchases and nominal ledger administration
- Maintenance of bookkeeping records
- 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 - Complete & file VAT Returns. Deal with Revenue queries
- Payroll - Setup new staff, Issue P45s, Complete Social Welfare Forms, Process monthly payroll, Prepare payroll Journals
- Audit - Support the preparation for the annual audit
- 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
- Strong organisational skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and resources
- Time management including prioritising schedules and timelines
- 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
Interests - Accounting Technician
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
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