Accounting Technician

Job Description

• Performing administrative tasks such as arranging payroll and administering payments for invoices.Book-keeping tasks.Operating software packages to record and retrieve information, particularly spreadsheets.Monitoring company/department financial transactions and controlling budgets.Preparing accounts, budgets, reports and financial statements for clientele.Auditing internal and external accounts and generating end of year calculations.Making sure the organisation is compliant with current taxation legislation.Accounting Technician Qualifications / RequirementsTypically an accounting technician qualification is required to enter this field of work. Accounting Technicians Ireland provide qualifications designed specifically for the profession and can be undertaken from post second level education. Relevant work experience alongside a qualification will aid applications and increase job prospects.Accounting Technician Job Description, Duties & SkillsAccounting Technician Key SkillsA thorough, logical approach.Strong mathematical skills.Dynamic problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.Strong commercial sense.Competent IT skills, particularly in the use of spreadsheets.Highly self-motivated.Team player.An understanding of industry practices gained through work experience may be helpful.Accounting Technician EmployersAccounting Technicians work in the public and private sector, industry and commerce, private accountancy practices, and family businesses.These include:National Public Service Bodies Global Professional and Financial Services including the Big FourLarge and Family-owned Accounting and Solicitors Firms FMCG CompaniesConstruction and Engineering Firms

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