Finance - Accounting Technician Apprenticeship

The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a two-year, work-based learning programme which leads to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting.

Applicants should have an interest in accounting and be able to commit to completing the apprenticeship while working in full-time employment over the two years. To become an apprentice, you must be hired by an employer. Apprenticeship employers are formally approved by SOLAS in advance of employing apprentices. Apprentices get a formal contract of employment as part of their apprenticeship. Places are awarded via a competitive interview process, where applicants who meet the entry requirements are put forward to participating employers for consideration. If you are successful at interview stage and accepted by an employer, your new employer will issue you with a two-year contract and you start your apprenticeship in September 2026. − A minimum of 300 CAO points (or equivalent) within the last 5 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 points (or equivalent) with a D3 in Ordinary Level English and Maths or Accounting. − 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. − Students who hold other qualifications at Level 5 should contact the ATI to discuss their application. − Individual employers reserve the right to require additional entry requirements. For this apprenticeship you apply via Accounting Technicians Ireland at accountingtechniciansireland.ie/ study nominating Dunboyne College of Further Education and Training as your preferred college.