3533 — Financial and accounting technicians

What this occupation covers

Financial and accounting technicians work alongside accountants and other financial professionals in managing the financial affairs of organisations.

Typical duties

maintains profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts and other accounting records

produces, collates and reports financial information for managers

liaises with clients to ensure that payments are made on time and credit limits are not exceeded

ensures invoices and payments are correct and sent out on time

monitors accounting systems to determine accounts are being maintained effectively and provides information on accounting practices to auditors

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements. Professional qualifications are available from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Association of Accounting Technicians. Vocational qualifications in Accounting are available at levels 2, 3 and 4. Exemptions to professional examinations may be granted to those with certain academic qualifications.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Temporary Shortage List: Financial and accounting technicians. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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