Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals that work at all levels of finance. They can work in all types of organisations and are widely employed throughout the public sector, industry and commerce as well as accountancy firms.

Accounting Technicians Ireland provides an accounting qualification that is recognised by industry as one of the leading accounting qualifications in Ireland. Level 4 Certificate modules provide students with the key skills which are required in a business/finance environment.

You will study 4 modules:

• Financial Accounting
• Taxation
• Business Law
• Business Management

Undertaking the ATI qualification provides you with an opportunity to complete an additional qualification in Basic Excel Skills at Level 4, and Advanced Excel Skills course at Level 5.

The syllabus has been carefully designed to equip graduates with an array of transferable business skills, as well as technical skills for finance and accountancy practice. Ultimately, the qualification increases employment opportunities for a broad range of accounting and finance roles and could enable you to progress to senior financial management at a later stage in your career.

ATI current offer exemptions in Level 4 Certificate. If you think you are eligible for exemptions, you will need to contact ATI directly.  There are no exemptions available at Level 5.

To progress into Level 5 Diploma, you will need to pass Financial Accounting, Taxation and either Business Law or Business Management (3 out of 4 modules)

This qualification includes an element of work experience, which can be completed either during or after the two years of study.

Outline of the Enrolment Process:

• You are required to attend an online information session, which will provide details relating to the structure of the course and an opportunity to ask questions directly to the Course Coordinator
• You will receive the link to the online Information Session normally sent out 7 days in advance.
• Your application will be reviewed once you have attended an Information Session.  This will be followed up with communications via the Online Portal.
• Enrolment only takes place one payment/arrangement for payment takes place.

The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is currently undergoing a revalidation process. As a result, the following information sessions may be subject to change.

Monday 27 April 2026 at 7pm
Monday 25 May 2026 at 7pm
Monday 08 June 2026 at 7pm
Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 7pm
Monday 17 August 2026 at 7pm

Assessment is 100% exam based with an online exam for each module to be undertaken in May.  Students will have the opportunity to resit modules in August.  Students register for exams via the ATI online portal.

Upon successful completion, as an accounting technician you may apply to work for many types of organisations such as banks, insurance companies, accountancy firms or local government, or you many continue your studies on the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting Technicians.

Students from Northern Ireland should possess:

• Either 1 A-level or 2 AS-levels

• With grades in English, and Maths or Accounting, no lower than Grade C at GCSE level

If you are over 21 years of age but don’t possess the minimum educational requirements, you can still register as a mature learner, based on age and experience.

Prior Learning may also provide an entry route for applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria. Those who have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification such as a QQI award in the Republic of Ireland, or QCA and BTEC National Diploma in Northern Ireland, may be eligible to register.

Students from Republic of Ireland should possess one of the following:

• 5 Ordinary level Leaving Certificate grades (including an O6 in English, and Maths or Accounting)

• 2 Higher level and 2 Ordinary Leaving Certificate grades (including an O6 in English, and Maths or Accounting)