Finance - Accounting Technician - Apprenticeship
This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to work in the Accountancy or Financial Services sector.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years full-time. September - May
Entry Requirements
The minimum eligibility criteria are as follows:
Leaving Certificate students and applicants under 23
Leaving Certificate students should have at least 300 CAO points and at least an O5 grade in English and Maths or Accountancy.
If you are sitting your Leaving Cert, you can apply for the programme with your mock results, but any final offer will be subject to your Leaving Cert results.
If you undertook a PLC course after your Leaving Cert, you are considered a Previous Qualification Holder, and should provide details on your application form.
The levels listed below refer to the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in the Republic of Ireland.
Mature learners (23 and above) with previous qualifications. Mature learners are eligible to apply. Previous qualification holders should provide details of their qualifications during the application process.
Applicants with no previous qualifications.
Where an applicant has no (formal) qualification, eligibility will be determined through a series of questions. Generally this will be done during the ATI telephone interview but it can be done in person where appropriate.
Enhanced Eligibility Criteria.
All applicants should bear in mind that individual employers have the discretion to enhance the entrance criteria beyond the minimum academic standards.
Level of Qualification Non-Accounting Related Qualification Accounting-Related Qualification
Level 4 or lower Not Eligible Not Eligible
Level 5 Eligible Eligible
Level 6 Eligible Not Eligible
Level 7 or higher Eligible Not Eligible
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunites
Apprentices graduate with the Diploma for Accounting Technicians, a nationally and internationally recognised qualification.
You will emerge from the programme with a valuable qualification, which is strengthened by two years of practical work experience in accounting and finance. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for membership of ATI, the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians in Ireland and the provider of the highly sought-after MIATI designation.
Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for membership of ATI, the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians in Ireland and the provider of the highly sought-after MIATI designation.
Further information
This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to work in the Accountancy or Financial Services sector. Places are awarded via a competitive interview process, where applicants who meet the Enhanced Eligibility Criteria (see below) are put forward to participating employers for consideration. If you are successful at interview stage, your new employer will issue you with a two-year contract and you start your apprenticeship in September of each year. If you would like to become an Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.
You will work four days a week in an office environment, and study one day a week at Rathmines College. You will be paid a salary of at least €22,035a year, and enjoy fully-funded college tuition fees.
What Is An Accounting Technician?
An Accounting Technician is someone who executes tasks in the areas of accountancy, finance, and taxation, to help prepare the work of accountants. An Accounting Technician may work under the supervision of an accountant and is responsible for updating, checking and analysing financial records, which can then be utilised by accountants. As an accounting technician, you can also offer independent accountancy services, which can give you an opportunity to help expand your professional portfolio. An independent accounting technician can work on complex tasks, such as, consulting and advisory.
An Accounting Technician can look after a variety of things – meaning the job will never get boring! Below are some of the main duties of an accounting technician.
· Updating reports and records with financial data.
· Keeping records of money received, expenses, and controlling budgets.
· Review data and ensure it is accurate.
· Working with clients to prepare budgets, accounts, and other financial statements for them.
· Administrative tasks such as organising payroll
Apprentices will work at their employer’s office four days a week, and attend classes at Rathmines College one day a week. They are also given three weeks’ study leave each year. The QQI level 6 certificate in accounting is awarded upon successful completion of the programme.
Programme modules include:
First Year:
» Business Management
» Financial Accounting
» Taxation
» Business Law
Second Year:
» Management Accounting
» Advanced Financial Accounting
» Advanced Taxation
» Financial Data Management
Phone : +353 1 4975334
Email : info@rc.cdetb.ie