{"id":18659,"date":"2022-05-24T13:48:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T13:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twg-build.co.uk\/akarecruitment\/?p=18659"},"modified":"2022-07-20T15:04:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T15:04:30","slug":"signs-a-career-as-an-accounting-technician-is-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twg-build.co.uk\/akarecruitment\/signs-a-career-as-an-accounting-technician-is-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs a Career as an Accounting Technician is for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accounting technician manages accounting tasks for a business including bookkeeping, invoicing, budgeting and tax. Here are the signs you\u2019d make a good accounting technician:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>You have\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an interest in business and finance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a meticulous and methodical approach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong numeracy skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excellent interpersonal and communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT literacy &amp; experience with spreadsheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the ability to work as part of a team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">problem-solving skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discretion when handling confidential information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>You want to\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assist in the preparation of accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deal with basic bookkeeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">process and pay invoices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">record receipts and payments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prepare and check ledger balances and other monthly and yearly accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complete and submit tax returns, VAT returns and National Insurance contributions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">handle company expenses and payroll systems that pay wages and salaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>You don\u2019t mind\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An office-based work environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting further education studies and work experience to enter the profession<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Getting started<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two vocational qualification routes include the AAT Accounting Qualification and the ACCA Certified Accounting Technician Qualification (CAT). Entry requirements for these qualifications are flexible, with only a reasonable level of literacy and numeracy required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apprenticeships offer paid work experience alongside the necessary training. A minimum of one year\u2019s work experience is required for full AAT membership. Another way to gain work experience would be to contact accountancy firms to enquire about work placement opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Search all accounting jobs on our vacancies page.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article source: https:\/\/www.prospects.ac.uk\/job-profiles\/accounting-technician<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An accounting technician manages accounting tasks for a business including bookkeeping, invoicing, budgeting and tax. 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