Accounting Technician
Accounting technicians handle day-to-day money and finance tasks for all types of business.
Day-to-day Tasks
- 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
Skills and Knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work well with others
- administration skills
- customer service skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- to be flexible and open to change
- maths knowledge
- excellent verbal communication skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Industry Qualifications
You could start as an accounts clerk while you study to become an accounting technician.
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have information on accounting courses.