Accounting technician

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.

Typical Salary

£20,000 – £35,000

per year

Working Hours

37–39

hours per week

Career Area

Financial and accounting technicians

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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

Skills needed

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

How to get into this role

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
applying directly

Career 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.