Apprenticeship · Level 8 · Finance

Accounting Technologist

This programme is for people already working or qualified in the area, not usually school leavers.

This two-year work-based apprenticeship leads to an honours degree in accounting technology. It suits people with some accounting, finance or business background who like analysis and technology.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long

2 years (work-based)

Award

BSc (Hons) in Accounting Technology

Where you train

Run by Accounting Technicians Ireland (work-based programme)

Pay

Salary from your employer while training on-the-job and off-the-job (rate agreed with employer)

Costs

No tuition fees; programme funded by the HEA. Employers pay a €2,250 contribution, largely offset by a government grant of €2,000 per year

Entry requirements

Must be hired by an approved employer
Membership of Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI)
A Level 6 (Ireland) or Level 5 (UK) qualification in accounting, finance or business
Or part-qualified accountant (CAI, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) with CAP 1 or equivalent
Or relevant degree modules (Level 7/8) in business, finance or accounting
Or relevant work experience in accounting, finance or business

How to apply

ATI members can apply through their ATI TouchPoint account. Non-members with eligible qualifications and work experience can apply on the ATI website. You must also be hired by an employer.