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.
- SOC 3537Primary
Employment permit route signal
General Employment Permit may be possible
This is an occupation-level signal only. The exact duties, salary, qualifications, employer and permit route decide the outcome.
This is an occupation-level signal only. It is not a determination of eligibility, sponsorship, or permit approval.
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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Important
Source: IrishTalents editorial content, aligned to the UK SOC 2010 occupation classification used by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
IrishTalents is not a licensed employment agency and does not select or submit candidates. Any agency information reflects the wording found on agency websites only, not vacancies, sponsorship, or suitability.
An occupation (SOC) code classifies the kind of work. It does not by itself determine permit eligibility, Critical Skills status, or sponsorship. Job duties, salary, employer and permit route also matter.
This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. IrishTalents is not affiliated with the Irish government.