Accounting Technicians (Level 4 Certificate)

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

UK Requirements

Applicants should be aged 18 or over by the 1st July in year of entry. UK applicants should have achieved 1 A Level or 2 AS levels with English and at least one subject from Maths or Accountancy not lower than grade C at GCSE level. Republic of Ireland applicants should possess one of the following:• 5 Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate grades (including an O6 in English, and Maths /Accounting)OR• 2 Higher Level and 2 Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate grades (including an O6 in English, and Maths /Accounting)Prior learning may provide an entry route for applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria and who are aged over 21. Those who have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification such as a QQI award in the Republic of Ireland, or QCA and BTEC National Diploma in Northern Ireland, may be eligible to register.

ROI Requirements

Republic of Ireland applicants should possess one of the following - Five Ordinary Level Certificate grades (including an O6 in English and Maths/Accounting); OR Two Higher Level and Two Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate grades (including an O6 in English and Maths/ Accounting.)

Further Study

Successful completion of the Level 4 Certificate will allow progression to the Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians.

Career Prospects

This qualification provides a pathway to a career in accountancy.