How to Become an Accountant in Laois
Are you eager to step into the world of Finance? Or perhaps you are looking to upskill and take a step forward in your current career? If you are interested in becoming an accountant, Pitman Training Laois offer training in a wide variety of Accounting courses.
First though, let’s take a closer look at the role of an accountant.
What Does an Accountant Do
An accountant is a person who performs functions like recording, classifying, and summarising financial data. Accountants can work in both the public and private sector and can be anything from a simple bookkeeper to a strategic adviser and interpreting information on finance for senior decision-makers in an organisation.
There are different types of accountants, and some of them include:
- Cost accountants
- Financial accountants
- Forensic accountants
- Internal auditors
- Management accountants
- Project accountants
- Public accountants
- Tax accountants
The good news if you are interested in pursuing a career in accounting is that the finance and financial services industry in Ireland is stable and enjoying healthy, sustainable growth.
A Growing Industry
The finance and financial services industry within Ireland is very healthy at the moment, so it is a great time learn some valuable skills which will last a lifetime.
We provide flexible training that is certified by the by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Training is available through distance learning, blended learning and in one of our centres throughout the country. Accounting is all about the importance of the little details, we can provide practical hands on feedback and support to each of our students, ensuring you get the best possible training in a wide-ranging subject.
What Does It Take to Be a Good Accountant?
Strong sense of work ethics: A good accountant must be able to distinguish what’s right from what’s wrong, and display integrity in his or her accounting profession.
Attention to detail: Accountancy is a sensitive profession that requires a high degree of accuracy, making it imperative for a good accountant to pay close attention to details.
Knowledge of the field: As stated above, there are different sub-fields of accountancy, and it’s important to have a rich knowledge of a particular industry as well as the niche of a client’s business.
Constant learning: The rules of accountancy and the laws are ever-changing. A good accountant must display interest in keeping up to date with the trends in the industry.
Our Courses
Pitman Training Laois offer a flexible training arrangement across a range of courses. Some of the available accounting courses include:
Accounting Technician Diploma with AAT: Accountant technician training is a course designed for those who want to acquire practical learning with industry-leading knowledge from AAT.
Advanced Accounts Diploma: This course is ideal for people who want to upskill across a range of core subjects including manual and Sage computerised bookkeeping plus Sage and Payroll skills among several others.
Bookkeeping Diploma: This course is ideal for those who want to develop bookkeeping and spreadsheets skills for a career in accounts.
We offer a range of Accountancy courses that are tailored towards equipping you with up-to-date skills you need to become a sought-after Accountant, Bookkeeper or Payroll Administrator.
For more information on this flexi-training in Laois or our range of courses in many areas such as Legal Secretary courses, Management HR & Business courses, Project Management courses, Bookkeeping & Accounting Technician courses or IT courses and Technical training to name a few call 057 868 0559, WhatsApp/SMS 087 6429664 or email laois@pitman-training.ie
