Accounting technicians enjoy excellent career prospects and there is always a strong demand for their skills in the marketplace.

What's an Accounting Technician?

Accounting technicians are highly skilled accounting staff and are widely employed throughout the public sector, industry and commerce and in private accountancy practices. They are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy including the preparation of financial information and accounts, and can work on their own or alongside professional accountants.

Accounting technicians can play a wide range of roles in any organisation, from Assistant Accountant to Office Manager to Financial Controller.

For instance, they might do financial accounting and calculate sales profits, stock value, wages and salaries. They may also carry out auditing, check financial records, examine expenses and look at tax returns.

Who are Accounting Technicians Ireland?

Accounting Technicians Ireland  is the leading accounting technician body in Ireland with over 10,000 members and students.

Established in 1983, Accounting Technicians Ireland prides itself on providing an internationally recognized business qualification and on promoting the highest educational, technical andethical standards to its members.

The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification differs from many other academic programmes as it combines professional exams with practical work experience. As members of the Institute, individuals are entitled to put the letters MIATI after their name, seen by many employers as essential when hiring.

Accounting Technicians Ireland  is a partner body with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and an associate member of the International Federation of Accountants. It has offices in Dublin and Belfast and links with local networks throughout Ireland.

Why would I be interested?

Accounting technicians enjoy excellent career prospects and there is always a strong demand for their skills in the marketplace.

They can work in a wide variety of finance roles for many types of organisations, including manufacturing companies, local and central government, the health service, banks and insurance companies and private accountancy firms. Self-employment is also a possibility for qualified technicians.

In addition, many who qualify as accounting technicians go on to continue their studies, using their qualification as a stepping stone to eventually becoming professional accountants and members of one of the senior accounting bodies.

Where can I study?

Accounting Technicians Ireland courses, both full-time and part-time, are available at over 80 colleges throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

These currently include leading private and community colleges, VECs and some Institutes of Technology.

A full list is available on www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie

Correspondence learning is also available to allow students study from home using tutorial materials.

How do I Register?

If you want to find out more about becoming an accounting technician, then please feel free to contact us for further information. We will be happy to explain whether or not you qualify for any exemptions in relation to Accounting Technicians Ireland's exams and to guide you through the Student Registration Form and any further information you might need. We can also advise you on your nearest education centre and on the course of study that is right for you.

For Further information contact:

Accounting Technicians Ireland

Burlington House

Burlington Road

Dublin 4

Contact: Naomi McGrath

Tel: 01 637 7247

Fax: 01 637 7357

Or

Belfast

The Linenhall

32-38 Linenhall Street

Belfast BT2 8BG

Contact: Mary Armstrong

Tel: 028 90 321 600

Fax: 028 90 23 0071

Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Web: www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie

Source: Accounting Technicians Ireland

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