Accounting Technician Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Accounting Technician includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Looking after all financial transactions, budgets and payroll;
  • Auditing external and internal work;
  • Managing staff payroll;
  • Accounting for resources;
  • Receiving and settling invoices;
  • Liaising with other professionals in the field;
  • Writing reports.
  • Assisting with the preparation of accounts;
  • Dealing with basic bookkeeping;
  • Monitoring staff and company expenses;
  • Controlling budgets;

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounting Technician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Accounting Technician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.