Business Admin, HR, Recruitment and Finance - Accounting Technician
Business Admin, HR, Recruitment and Finance - Accounting Technician
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Accounting technicians handle day-to-day money and finance tasks for all types of business.
- Process and pay invoices
- Record receipts and payments
- Prepare and check ledger balances and other monthly accounts
- Complete and submit tax returns, VAT returns and National Insurance contributions
- Handle company expenses
- Update computer accounting systems
As an Accounting Technician, you could work in an office, remotely or visit sites.
You may need to wear smart business clothes.
Accounting Technicians tend to work between 37 to 39 hours a week. You could work between 8am and 6pm during the week.
Starting: £17,000
Experienced: £34,000
There is no set entry routes to become an accounting technician.
You could start as an accounts clerk or bookkeeper while you study to become an accounting technician.
You can apply directly to employers if you have some of the relevant skills and knowledge needed for this role.
Employers are likely to look for up to 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths. A level business studies, maths, economics or equivalent qualifications could also be useful.
Previous experience of office work or working in an accounts or finance department would be helpful. Experience of using accounting software or spreadsheets could also give you an advantage when looking for work.
Apprenticeships relevant to this role include:
- accounts or finance assistant intermediate apprenticeship
- assistant accountant advanced apprenticeship
- professional accounting or taxation technician higher apprenticeship