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Accounting technician.

Also known as Finance technician, Accounts technician

Accounting technicians handle day-to-day finance tasks such as accounts, payroll and bookkeeping, supporting qualified accountants and finance teams across Ireland.

What this role involves

Accounting technicians carry out the practical, day-to-day finance work that keeps organisations running. Duties typically include maintaining ledgers, processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, running payroll, preparing VAT returns, and assisting with management accounts. Technicians often work under qualified accountants in industry, practice or the public sector, and many hold an Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification. The role suits methodical people who enjoy accuracy and want a practical finance career.

When this role fits

Likely a fit when

  • your duties are accounts, payroll or bookkeeping
  • you support a finance team or qualified accountant

Likely not a fit when

  • your duties are those of a chartered accountant
  • you are seeking a senior audit role

Official occupation classification

Roles like this usually map to the following SOC 2010 occupation code, which Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment uses on its occupation lists.

Employment permit route signal

General Employment Permit may be possible

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Typical skills and qualifications

Technical skills

  • Financial reporting

Transferable skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Communication

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Before you rely on a permit pathway

Depending on the exact duties, salary and employer, some roles in this area may be considered under Ireland's General Employment Permit or Critical Skills Employment Permit routes, while others may fall on the ineligible list. This is general information only, not immigration advice, and official eligibility depends on the current occupation lists and your individual circumstances.

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About this guide

IrishTalents provides this information for general guidance only. IrishTalents is not a licensed employment agency and does not select, submit, or place candidates. This page does not determine eligibility, sponsorship, or agency suitability.

Source: IrishTalents editorial content, aligned to the UK SOC 2010 occupation classification used by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.