Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
QQI Level 6 - Advanced Certificate in Accounting

COURSE CONTENT

Year 1

  • Financial Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Business Management
  • BusinessLaw

Year 2

  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Advanced Taxation
  • Management Accounting
  • Integrated Accounting Systems

CAREER PROSPECT

  • Accounting Technicians are employed throughout all levels of finance across the public sector, industry, private accountancy practices and self-employment.
  • They perform a wide range of roles including bookkeeping, financial accounting and budgeting, costing and credit control, payroll administration and tax returns.

Courses Description

The Accounting Technician Apprenticeshipis a practical route to a career in accountancy where you will earn while you learn on a two year, fully funded programme, and pay no tuition costs.

Employers from industry, practice and the public sector, offer two-year contracts on this National Apprenticeship programme.

You will work four days a week with the employer and study one day a week in college.

Applications

  • The apprenticeship is suitable for:
  • School-leavers (18-22 years old) who prefer practical training to full-time academic study and students who thrive in an environment where they are putting learning into practice every day.
  • Mature learners (aged 23 years or above) who are looking to change career or move into a finance role.
  • Employees who are already working with a participating employer and who would like to move into a finance role.

2021 Applicant Guide

2021 Employers Guide

WCFE Information Sheet

 

For information on eligibility and recruitment phase visit:

www.accountingtechnicianapprenticeship.ie

NOTE: Applications are on-line to the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.

 

While applications are directly to ATI we would appreciate you registering your interest with WCFE also via wcfeinfo@wwetb.ie

Duration

2 years part time

Progression

Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), offer members of Accounting Technicians Ireland substantial exemptions.

Certification

  • QQI Level 6 – Advanced Certificate in Accounting

N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.

Interested in the above course?

Applications need to be made directly to ATI (see above)

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