Fast Track—Digital Assistant Accountant | Advanced Stage, Ireland

Build a bright future with our 110-hour intensive training. We teach you the specific skills needed to enter the Irish workforce. This course helps you become a professional Accounts Assistant by practising real office tasks.

Every part of our programme focuses on the daily money needs of Irish businesses. You will use real data to manage accounts, file taxes, and handle worker pay. This training prepares you for excellent roles in busy cities like Dublin, Cork, or Galway.
Lessons follow the country's official laws. You will study the rules from Revenue (Irish Tax and Customs). This ensures you know how to follow the local tax system and help any Irish firm stay compliant.

Entry Requirements

This course is for people who already have a foundation in finance. You should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, a QQI Level 6 Award, or a Diploma in Business. We also welcome students with certificates from organisations such as ACCA or AAT.

Course Duration

Most people finish this training in 3 to 4 months. You are in charge of your own schedule. If you study more each week, you will finish the course much sooner.

Fast Track Academic Progression

Do you have a Higher Diploma or a Diploma in Accounting from an Irish college? If you hold these awards, you can move up to your Digital Accounting Professional level after you finish this stage. This Fast Track path is the quickest way to reach a senior role.

Online Learning

You can study from any county in Ireland. Our web platform is very easy to use on any device. Our support team is online every day to help you finish your lessons and succeed.

Syllabus Overview

This practical course includes:

  • Value Added Tax (VAT) and Income Tax

  • Payroll and Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)

  • Tracking Business Spending

  • Cloud Bookkeeping Tools

  • Excel Finance Reports

  • Profit and Loss Statements

  • Smart Money Planning

  • Irish Company Structures

Hands-On Skills Learning

This course fully focuses on practical skills, and you will cover the following aspects during the programme:

  • VAT and Tax Filing: Learn how to send tax returns to Revenue for Irish firms. Practise using the right rates for business goods and services.

  • Payroll and PRSI: Calculate wages and taxes for workers. You will learn how to manage PRSI and Universal Social Charge (USC) records for local staff.

  • Costing: Watch every Euro a company spends. Use this data to help a firm save money and set better prices for their work.

  • Data Sheets: Build professional reports in Excel. You will learn how to organise large lists of numbers for your senior manager.

  • Daily Books: Record all sales and costs using the double-entry system. You will learn how to find mistakes so the financial records stay right.

  • Final Accounts: Prepare balance sheets and income reports. You will show a company how much profit it made during the year.

  • Bank Matching: Check that bank statements match your office books. This helps you fix errors and keep the company history clean.

  • Future Planning: Use past data to plan for next year. You will help owners make smart choices to grow their business.

Computer Systems

Practise with the top tools used in Ireland and earn certificates:

  • Xero: Master the popular cloud software used by many firms across Ireland.

  • QuickBooks Online: Learn to manage accounts on this famous global platform.

  • Sage 50 Cloud: Practice doing payroll and tax for local Irish companies.

  • BrightPay: Gain skills in the software that many Irish firms trust for payroll.

  • Surf Accounts: Use this modern tool to handle tasks for local businesses.

  • AIYZA: Use new technology to make your daily work much faster.

Potential Roles

  • Finance Officer

  • Credit Controller

  • Finance Assistant

  • Costing Assistant

  • Junior Accountant

  • Accounts Assistant

Member Benefits

Our training matches what Irish bosses want to see on a CV.
You get real certificates in software like Sage and QuickBooks.
Our teachers are here to help you every day so you never feel stuck.
You learn local rules from Revenue (Irish Tax and Customs).
Join ACDAP today to reach your goals. Message us now to start your 110-hour training. Take the first step toward your new accounting job in Ireland with our Fast Track programme!

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