Accounting Technician - Year 1
An excellent starting point to pursue a career in financial accounting.
| Award Name | Certificate - Irish Prof Body |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - Irish Prof Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Duration
43 weeks.
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum:
• Leaving Certificate with five passes in Ordinary Level papers. (Passes to include English/ and either Mathematics or Accountancy)
or
• Leaving Certificate with four passes of which at least two are in Higher Level papers. (Passes to include English and either Mathematics or Accountancy)
or
• Learners who are sitting the Applied Leaving Certificate or who wish to apply as Mature applicants (23+) should contact: info@kerrycollege.ie for further information.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional
• Previous experience in book-keeping or accountancy desirable.
• Experience in using web based learning is an advantage.
Careers / Further progression
What are the employment opportunities?
Accounting Technicians enjoy excellent employment and career prospects.
This skillset is in demand across large and small companies in all sectors of the economy to perform a variety of financial roles from financial accounting to budgeting, costing, credit control, payroll and tax returns. Graduates of this course are well positioned to seek employment in a variety of accounts jobs, particularly in jobs that require multi-skilled, flexible and adaptable personnel.
The Accounting Technician Course is for employment and as such some relevant work experience will be required. This occurs after the exams are over usually the end of May or early June. The duration of the work experience can vary (subject to exam dates), ideally three to four weeks. This enables the learner to gain some practical experience based on what they have studied in class. It is advisable to have this obtained before course starts.
Relevant work experience could be in an accounting practice, an accounts department of a business be it in the retail, hospitality, industry or other organisations.
Further information
Start Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications for all full-time programmes should be made online via the Kerry College. Your application will be processed using our FETCHCOURSES system.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
- You wish to pursue a career in financial accounting.
- Recognised professional qualification.
- Progression option to Year 2 Diploma.
What's the certification?
ATI Certificate for Accounting Technicians (IATI05).
To obtain the Diploma for Accounting Technicians and full membership of The Institute of Accounting Technicians Ireland you must complete and pass all 1st year and 2nd-year exams and have two years of relevant work experience. The examinations are held over a two week period in May.
What will I study?
• Business Law (ATI-BusLaw)
• Business Management (IAT103)
• Financial Accounting (IAT101)
• Taxation (IAT102)
Tralee,
Co. Kerry
V92 PW50
t: (066) 7149 600
e: monavalley@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.