Finance - Accounting Technician - Apprenticeship

This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to work in the Accountancy or Financial Services sector.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before July 1 in the year of entry. Applicants must have a pass grade in LC English and Maths at Ordinary Level to be considered for the apprenticeship. Leaving Certificate Accountancy is not a requirement. Apprentices commence with a two-year work contract, with wages paid by the employer. It is at the employer’s discretion to enhance the entry criteria for selection. Apprentices work at their employer’s office four days a week and attend classes at a local college one day a week. Apprentices earn the standard industry salary for an incoming trainee Accounting Technician. Apprentices’ progress is monitored by mentors in both the workplace and the college. The apprenticeship caters to a growing trend among businesses looking to school-leavers to meet an increase in activity. Apprentices who successfully complete the programme may be eligible to progress to Chartered Accountants Ireland.