Accounting Technicians are now making their name in the accounting firm. They are accounting professionals who can work in all types of organizations and widely employed in the public sector, industry, commerce and private accounting firms. According to the Foras Aiseanna Saothair Training & Employment Authority website (nd), they assist professional accountants in collecting, checking and analyzing financial reports. They could work independently or as part of a team. They also said that the accounting technician must work precisely and methodically with the figures. And they must be able to compile and analyze transactions such as payroll administration, accounting and other financial transactions. This research paper aims to discuss the preferences of banks in hiring accounting technicians based on the characteristics and qualifications in the said position. It also focuses on what accounting technician means and how to be one. At the same time, researchers will address the job description of an accounting technician. I. Accounting Technicians are like professional accountants because, according to the Accounting Technicians Ireland website, they are also qualified to work at all financial levels. Accounting technicians are widely employed in the public sector, industry, commerce and private accounting firms. According to Shaw (2006), “Certified accounting technicians are responsible for a variety of administrative tasks to try to improve the efficiency and profitability of a business. They usually work in the accounting or finance department of charities, banks, building societies or insurance companies. An effective accounting technician...... middle of paper...... Retrieved from: http://www.saipa.co.za/page/491/accounting-technicians• Anonymous (2014) Accounting Technician: job description Retrieved from: http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-descriptions/276923-accounting-technician-job-description#employers• Anonymous (2014) Certified Accounting Technician Graduates Retrieved from: http:/ / www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/foundation-lvl-qual-student-journey/qualification-resources/foundation-lvl-qual/cat-qualification/cat-graduates.html• Wikipedia. (2014, February 13) Association of Accounting Technicians Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Accounting_Technicians• Robertson, Tanya (n.d.) Disadvantages of Being an Accountant Retrieved from: http://www.ehow.com /info_12152469_disadvantages-being-accountant.html• Plunket College (nd) Retrieved from: http://www.plunketcollege.ie/news.php