Accounting technicians help their clients to manage financial/accounting records. The responsibilities of accounting technicians include keeping accurate financial accounts for businesses and to assist accountants. Accounting technicians are mainly part of an accounts team in large enterprises. In small companies, an accounting technician can be the only person trained to keep accounts and qualified to handle such financial matters like payroll, billing, recording receipts and processing invoices.

The responsibilities of an accounting technician can differ based on qualification and work experience. An accounting technician can also be responsible for submitting tax returns, overseeing company finances, etc. He or she has to be familiar with different accounting software.

In addition to preparation and management of accounting records, an accounting technician also can be responsible for basic bookkeeping, liaising with other accountants, budget planning, monitoring company expenses, auditing accounts and writing reports. These skills are usually gained on the job. Experienced accounting technician can undertake sophisticated tasks including preparing and submitting tax returns, controlling company budget, internal and external auditing, writing financial reports, etc.