- CODEJG
- CERTIFICATIONAccounting Technicians Ireland (ATI),
- Yr 1 Certificate and Yr 2 Diploma - NFQ Level 6
- DURATIONTwo Years
Description
Bray Institute of Further Education is one of the colleges nationwide which will offer the National
Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.
The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a practical route to a rewarding career in
accountancy where participants put their learning into practice, mentored in both college and
the workplace. They get paid at least €24,765 a year and tuition costs are fully funded and with three weeks paid study leave.
This programme will suit:
• School-leavers (18-22 years old) who prefer practical training to full-time academic study.
• Mature learners (aged 23 or above) who are looking to change career or move into a finance role.
• Employees who are already working with a participating employer.
Accounting Technicians Ireland is managing the recruitment process for the Accounting Technician
Apprenticeship. Interested applicants should first visit www.accountingtechnicianapprenticeship.
ie, where they will find programme information, eligibility requirements, the application form
and tips and advice on completing it. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements are
forwarded to prospective employers for consideration, and successful applicants will commence
with a two-year Apprenticeship contract in September 2025.
- Programme of Study
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Apprentices will work at their employer’s office four days a week, and attend classes at BIFE one day a week. Outside term time the, the Apprentice will work on a full-time basis. They are also given three weeks’ study leave each year. The Diploma for Accounting Technicians is awarded upon successful completion of the programme.
Programme modules include:
- Bookkeeping and accounting systems
- Accounts preparation
- Conceptual and regulatory frameworks
- How to prepare financial statements
- Business functions and management
- Business ethics, CSR, Law and Corporate Governance
- Tax Administration, Tax Management, Personal Taxation, PAYE, VAT
- Payroll, spreadsheets and budgeting
Modules subject to change
- Entry Requirements
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A minimum of 300 CAO (or equivalent) points within the past five years with a pass grade in English and Maths or Accounting.
If you sat the Leaving Certificate more than 5 years ago, you should have a minimum of 300 CAO (or equivalent) with a D3 in Ordinary Level English and Maths or Accountancy
If you do not have a pass in Leaving Certificate English or equivalent, then you must be able to supply evidence of competency in written and spoken English.
PLC students or other Previous Qualification Holders are eligible to apply if the qualification is in a different discipline and is a NFQ Level 5 or above.
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 should have a flair for accounting and be able to commit to completing the programme syllabus whilst working in full-time employment over the two years.
- Career Opportunities
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- Accounting Practice
- Financial Services
- Taxation
- Accounting positions in both Private & Public Sectors
- Higher Education Progression*
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Examples of potential courses include:
- Higher Accountancy professional qualification including Chartered Accountants Ireland
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Association of Tax Technicians
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
- Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA)
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Jack Carroll
- Where are they now?
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"I would highly recommend the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship course in BIFE. Throughout my two years on the course, I have gained invaluable hands-on experience that truly enhanced my understanding of the accounting profession. Working alongside experienced mentors and lectures, I was able to apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations and vice versa. The level of support offered, and the small class sizes are extremely beneficial. The opportunity to work whilst learning was a key reason I choose to pursue the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship course. It allowed for a greater understanding of the material and greatly helped when it came to exam time. This course is suitable to anyone wishing to start a career in accounting from school leavers to career changers. I started this course after leaving third level education. I found that the traditional route was not suitable to my way of learning. As soon as I started the apprenticeship, I knew I had made the right choice. I am currently working as a semi-senior in the audit department in RBK a large accounting firm in Dublin. I have chosen to continue my professional career by enrolling with Chartered Accountants Ireland." - Lauren Hill