Find new talent or upskill your team with ATI

hire, train and grow

Our apprenticeship programmes

ATI’s recruitment and partnering approach is tailored to each employer, attracting diverse candidates and streamlining hiring with pre-recorded interviews.

It also enables businesses to upskill existing employees with specific, in-demand skills.

In the Republic of Ireland, the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship programme is fully funded by SOLAS, with no recruitment costs and a €4,000 employer grant per hire over the course of the two-year programme. It leads to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting.

In Northern Ireland, the Higher Level Apprenticeship for Accounting Technicians is a work-based learning programme leading to a Level 5 CCEA Diploma for Accounting Technicians.

Our HLA is now the leading programme of its kind in Northern Ireland and has created more than 1,000 new professional accounting jobs.

Apprentices develop strong company loyalty, with 67% staying after two years. 

Upon completion, they can progress via multiple career pathways with exemptions, providing employers with adaptable, well-rounded employees ready to take on various roles. 

This approach ensures businesses secure skilled talent while fostering long-term workforce development.

The benefits of partnering with ATI

Focused on careers and workplace skills:
We provide new and existing accounting and business professionals with the skills to support business success.

Respected by industry:
We have a strong track record in empowering employers to support new and current employees through flexible, accessible pathways to success.

ADVANCE YOUR TEAM & BUSINESS

Take on a new apprentice in accounting

Benefit from fully funded tuition for your team or grow your talent pool by taking on new apprentices.

Apprentices work with you, their employer, four days a week and study one day a week with one of our partner colleges during the academic term. Outside of the academic term, they work five days a week with their employer.

The programme leads to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting in the Republic of Ireland, and the Level 5 Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Northern Ireland.

THE APPRENTICESHIP ADVANTAGE

Skills that will help shape the future of your business

The range of skills, knowledge and competencies obtained by our professional apprentices means graduates are capable of fulfilling various accounting and finance roles across all sectors of the economy.

Our talented accounting graduates offer cost-effective staffing solutions for industry, practice and the public sector in a time of specific skills shortage within this field of the labour market.

ADVANCE YOUR TEAM & BUSINESS

Upskill an employee

Pay no training fees as you nurture talented members of your team and boost employee retention.

After graduation with ATI, your employee can progress to further study and become a fully qualified accountant.

Upskilling ensures your company develops high-performing talent to fill future senior accountancy and finance roles.

New skills and competencies gained during study can be instantly applied to their current role so your company enjoys immediate benefits.

We do the heavy lifting by pre-interviewing and assessing applications

You receive a list of top candidates to choose from, ensuring the best fit for your company with no recruitment costs.

Apprentices are a great way of addressing any skills-shortage as college learning is directly applied to specific job requirements.

The apprentice is offered a two-year contract which pays at least the minimum wage.

Bring value and diversity to your organisation as the apprentice progresses to become a fully qualified Accounting Technician.

EMPLOYERS - UPSKILL YOUR TEAM

See how we can help

Graduates can work as an Accounting Technician professional in industry, private practice or the public sector.

If you would like to learn more about this programme and become a Partner Employer with ATI, get in touch today.