About the Standard

Professional accounting technicians may work in the accounts or finance department of an organisation or a professional accountancy firm.

The broad purpose of the Professional accounting technician is to prepare, co-ordinate and implement accounting tasks that support the creation of financial statements.

Professional accounting technicians apply their technical knowledge and skills to specific tasks within an accounting  team. Tasks may include supervising assistant accountants and others to deliver processes. They may also assist senior accountants, management and other stakeholders by providing timely financial data and reports.  They ensure compliance with internal controls. This may include tasks that involve interactions with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), applying legislation and complying with regulations, ethical and professional codes.