Accounting technicians play a vital role in the financial health of organisations by managing financial records and ensuring compliance with regulations. They support accountants and financial managers by preparing financial statements and reports.

Skills & 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

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

On a typical day you could:

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

Working environment

Career path & progression

With experience, you could:

become a manager

become self-employed

work on accounts for small businesses

study to become a qualified accountant

AAT and ACCA qualifications are recognised across the world, so you could also work in different countries.