Accounting Technicians (Level 5 Diploma)

UK Requirements

Successful completion of the Level 4 Certificate for Accounting Technicians modules to include Taxation, Financial Accounting and either Business Law or Business Management. In order to gain the full Level 5 Diploma, all Level 4 and Level 5 modules must be achieved.

ROI Requirements

Successful completion of the Level 4 Certificate for Accounting Technicians modules to include Taxation, Financial Accounting and either Business Law or Business Management. In order to gain the full Level 5 Diploma, all Level 4 and Level 5 modules must be achieved.

Further Study

If pathways to HLA level 6 - 7 studies exist then participants may wish to consider continuing their progression as a Higher Level Apprentice. Graduates can use their qualification as a stepping stone to Higher-Level Professional Accounting, Taxation or Degree Programmes. Graduates from this programme can benefit from exemptions offered by all of the main accountancy bodies: - Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) -Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) -Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) - Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) There is also the opportunity to transfer to the penultimate or final year of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance from the following higher education institutions: -Athlone Institute of Technology -Cork Institute of Technology -Dublin Business School -Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. An additional route after achievement of your Level 5 Accounting Technician Diploma is the Level 6 BSc (Hons) in Accounting Technology validated by the Open University delivered through the ATI. It is designed for Northern Ireland’s finance and business environment. This work-based degree enables learners to lead in areas like digital finance, ESG reporting and business transformation whereby you will become a Certified Accounting Technologist (CIATA). This will enable you to apply your skills in live finance environments, learning from mentors and solving real-world challenges. This 2-year course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy (NI).

Career Prospects

Successful completion can lead to employment opportunities.