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Accounting Technician Praktikum

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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 praktikum@accountingtechniciansireland.ie

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

praktikum@accountingtechniciansireland.ie