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Accounting Technician Praktikum
Employer Information Pack
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The Accounting Technician Praktikum . . .
Is a modern, practical route to a career in accountancy where employers recruit Accounting Technician students on a two-year, earn-as-you-learn programme
We source high-calibre individuals interested in a career in accountancy, and you select the candidates who best fi t your employment requirements
You can tap into a vast talent pool to diversify your workforce and ensure your organisation has a skilled body of staff for accountancy and fi nance roles
You can grow and nurture talented participants with the potential to become versatile accountants with wide-ranging skills, and boost employee retention
All tuition and associated costs of education are fully funded by the State
We are pleased to participate in the Accounting Technician Praktikum scheme. It provides another avenue to individuals
looking to start a successful career in accountancy which is both practical and supportive. The Praktikum blends
professional studies and exams with practical work experience which is very beneficial to both the student and the firm
Niamh Dowling, HR Assistant Manager
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Join employers in industry, practice and the public sector on this innovative programmeAccounting Technicians Ireland is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians on the Island of Ireland. With offices in Dublin and Belfast, and strong links with Chartered Accountants Ireland and other professional accountancy bodies, we supply high-calibre Accounting Technician graduates to industry, practice and the public sector. Many progress to the highest levels in their field. We have 10,000 students and members across the Island of Ireland.
Accounting Technicians Ireland delivers its programme via innovative, modern models including the Accounting Technician Praktikum. Focused on school-leavers and mature learners who wish to work in business and finance, this programme has been very well received by employers since its launch last year.
This success is driven by a skills shortage in finance and accounting, and the high quality of participants that the programme has attracted. The Accounting Technician Praktikum provides students with a practical alternative to the traditional full-time college route.
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Demand for Accounting Technicians continues to grow apace. Our graduates are working in practice, construction, fi nancial services, IT, manufacturing, professional services, NGOs, medical and many other sectors which are experiencing rapid growth as the economic recovery continues.
This demand is driven by the strength of our qualifi cation. Accounting Technicians Ireland’s graduates have the skills to perform accounting tasks including bookkeeping, accounts preparation, expense and VAT analysis, reporting and credit control, as well as specialist tasks in areas such as tax, audit and payroll.
What’s more, market research suggests an increasing tendency for companies to take on talented school-leavers who become skilled at accounting and fi nance tasks through ‘on-the-job’ learning. And many employees recognise the career opportunities that fi nance study brings.
The Accounting Technician Praktikum is the perfect fi t for this changing environment. Participants develop critical accounting knowledge and theory – and then put this into practice in the work environment.
A modern programme for today’s business demands
Accounting Technician Skills
BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
BUSINESS FUNCTIONS AND MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTS PREPARATION
BUSINESS ETHICS, CSR, LAW AND CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAYROLL, SPREADSHEETS AND
BUDGETING
CONCEPTUAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS
TAX ADMINISTRATION, TAX MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL
TAXATION, PAYE, VAT
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How it works
Full details on the programme and participating employers’ roles and responsibilities are available on our website, www.accountingtechnicianpraktikum.ie, including:
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
ROLES OF COLLEGES
WORK EXPERIENCE HANDBOOK
SUITABILITY TO TRAIN
SYLLABUS
RECRUITMENT PHASES
ROLES OF WORKPLACE MENTORS
RELEVANT FORMS
* Eligibility and screening processes are detailed on www.accountingtechnicianpraktikum.ie. You have the discretion to enhance the entry requirements beyond the minimum academic standards.
** You are free to commence the contract before the programme start date, however the contract must run for the entire duration of the programme.
You should be in a position to:
■ Offer the participant a two-year contract which pays at least the minimum wage (€17,797)
■ Meet all of the requirements on the ‘Suitability to Train’ form and sign an agreement with ATI
■ Ensure that the role offers participant exposure to all elements of Accounting Technicians Ireland’s two-year programme
■ Appoint a suitably qualifi ed workplace mentor
We source, screen and process applications on your behalf, based on the
programme entry criteria*
Suitable applicants are referred to you
between April and September
You select candidates for
interview and offer successful applicants
a two-year work contract commencing
September 2017**
During term time, your recruit
will work at your offi ce four days a week and
study at their local college one day
a week
A qualifi ed workplace mentor provides learning support covering all aspects of the
programme
Workplace learning is
documented throughout the programme and
exams are held in May each year
You can retain your fully qualifi ed
Accounting Technician, release them, or offer
them the chance to continue the
programme with Chartered Accountants
Ireland
Other benefi ts of ‘Earn-as-you-Learn’ programmes:
■ Increased employee retention resulting in a productive and positive workplace
■ College learning is applied to specifi c job requirements of the role
■ Learning from the bottom up, employees develop an excellent understanding of the business and canbring this into future management roles
The programme is a logical fit for
Mazars as Accounting Technicians are an
essential part of our team. The combination of classroom learning
with practical workplace training ensures that,
when qualified, the Accounting Technician
will be equipped with all the necessary skills to progress as far as they want to within
our team.
Jennifer Kelly, Manager, Financial Management
and Outsourcing Services
How will my company benefi t?The versatile suite of skills taught by Accounting Technicians Ireland means our graduates are capable of fi lling all kinds of accounting and fi nance roles, in all sectors of the economy.
Our talented graduates provide cost-effective staffi ng solutions for industry, practice and the public sector in a tight recruitment market.
This programme is tailor-made for organisations that need well-skilled, committed and loyal accounting and fi nance staff with the capacity to develop their career to a senior level.
Candidates will bring signifi cant value to your fi nance function as they progress through the course from beginner to fully qualifi ed Accounting Technician.
Here at EY we started a pilot this year
with school-leavers who will complete the Accounting Technician
qualification before joining our graduate
programme. The students are great –
full of energy and eager to learn so we are very excited for
the future
Caroline McAniff, Head of Recruitment
ROI
I am pleased withmy decision to dothis programme
rather than attending third-level college full time. I am attending
BFEI, the class is small and the lecturers
have plenty of timeto help everybody.
Emma Cameron, Leaving Cert Student,
HLB Ryan and Co
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Accounting Technicians Ireland is now accepting applications for the September 2017 intake, in partnership with the following colleges:
■ Cork College of Commerce■ Rathmines College of Further Education■ Blackrock Further Education Institute■ Bray Institute of Further Education■ Monaghan Institute
For further discussions on becoming a Participating Employer, please contact Accounting Technicians Ireland
(01) 649 8126 [email protected]
For further information on the Accounting Technician Praktikum, please visit: www.accountingtechnicianpraktikum.ie
Pathway to success
SCHOOL-LEAVER / MATURE STUDENT
WORKS IN OFFICE 4 DAYS A WEEK
STUDIES AT COLLEGE 1 DAY A WEEK
1ST-YEAR EXAMS
FULLY QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
DIPLOMA FOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
2ND-YEAR EXAMS
PATHWAY TO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY
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We are holding a series of Open Days for employers, applicants and guidance counsellors at various locations nationwide.
Please check our website for details of dates:www.accountingtechnicianpraktikum.ie/open-days/
For further information: Accounting Technicians Ireland, 01 649 8126