Accounting Technician Apprenticeship - Finance Unit ref no:597
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.
At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. Working with sister agencies, SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the most recent Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2020 – 2024, the evaluation of the National Youthreach Programmes (2019), the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.
SOLAS is looking to appoint an Accounting Technician Apprentice to work with the Finance Unit. Apprentices are mentored through a two-year work-based learning and training programme. Graduates will attain a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting as well as becoming members of Accounting Technicians MIATI.
This full-time programme structure requires the apprentice to attend college one day per week (off-the-job training), and work with us in SOLAS, (on-the-job training) on the other four days during term time. Outside of term time, the apprentice will work on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will provide clerical support for the Finance Section across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Staff Payments and Management Accounts functions.
NOTE: The start date for apprentices recruited to join the programme will be January 2026. For this intake, tuition is delivered online only by the ATI Academy and Cork College of Further Education. To be eligible to apply, applicants need to meet the minimum entry requirements set by Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI).
Further information on the programme can be found on Apprenticeship ROI - Accounting Technicians Ireland.
Further information on Apprenticeships can be found on Generation Apprenticeship.
This is a temporary two-year position for which the salary scale ranges from €31,105 to €48,429 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82.
Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
Applications, using the SOLAS Application Form, quoting reference number 597, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie. Please complete the application form as specified. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date is 12pm, Wednesday 3rd December 2025
AI Usage Guideline for Candidates
A Blended Working policy is in place, and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday.
In line with the AI Usage Guideline above, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in writing the application form could result in being excluded from the competition.
Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, SOLAS is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will disqualify.