Accountancy Ireland Training Programme

This course is delivered in collaboration with the Education and Training Board (ETB) Ireland under the Skills to Advance initiative. ETB involvement ensures the course is quality assured, recognised in Ireland, and aligned with real workplace needs. It also enables eligible employed learners to access fully funded training that supports upskilling, employability, and career progression.

Yes. These courses are ideal for beginners, including Irish business owners who are new to accounting and payroll or are still finding their feet.

The training starts from the basics and is designed to be easy to follow, even if you have no prior experience in accountancy Ireland. You will not just learn theory. You will practise using Big Red Cloud and Big Red Book software, helping you understand how accounting and payroll work in a real business environment.

By learning through hands-on use of the software, you gain practical confidence and skills that you can immediately apply when managing your own business finances.

Yes. The courses are built around Irish accounting and payroll rules and show you how to apply them correctly using Big Red Cloud and Big Red Book.

You will learn how to manage key requirements such as PAYE, PRSI, USC and VAT, while practising how these are handled within the software. This reflects real-world accountancy Ireland processes, making it easier to understand what Revenue expects and how to stay compliant.

By practising directly in the software, you reduce the risk of errors and gain a clearer understanding of your responsibilities as an Irish business owner or employer.

The courses are designed to fit around busy Irish business schedules. Learning is flexible and broken into manageable sections, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

You can log in when it suits you, practise using Big Red Cloud and Big Red Book, and return to the course whenever you need. This makes it easier to build confidence in accountancy Ireland without disrupting your day-to-day business operations.

The focus is on practical learning through software use, helping you gradually improve your understanding rather than feeling overwhelmed.

This training helps accountants streamline how they manage multiple clients by showing practical, real-world workflows using Big Red Cloud and Big Red Book.

Rather than focusing on theory alone, the courses demonstrate how to set up clients correctly, standardise processes, and handle day-to-day accounting and payroll tasks more efficiently. This approach reflects modern accountancy Ireland practices, where time-saving and accuracy are essential when managing growing client portfolios.

By practising directly in the software, accountants can reduce manual work, improve consistency across clients, and deliver a more efficient service without increasing workload.

Yes. The training is designed to help accountants create smoother client onboarding processes using Big Red Cloud and Big Red Book, which is a key challenge in accountancy Ireland.

You will learn best-practice setup methods, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to ensure client data is entered correctly from the start. This reduces errors later in the accounting or payroll cycle and helps avoid time-consuming corrections.

By applying what you learn in the software, you can onboard clients more confidently, improve accuracy, and strengthen trust with clients by delivering a reliable and professional service.