Requirements
- You should be over 19 and have a reasonable standard of English and Maths (eg. GCSE Level 4 or equivalent).
- f English is your second language, we recommend you have an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, but we’re happy to review your case on an individual basis.
- If you have a criminal record or have been made bankrupt, AAT might not accept you as a member making you unable to sit your exams. Please contact AAT directly for more advice.
- Students must have access to Microsoft Word and Excel to complete the course.
Features
- Ideal if you have no or minimal accounting experience
- Leads to entry-level roles such as Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator and Trainee Accounts Technician
- Study anywhere, anytime on your laptop, phone or tablet
- Recorded introductory and revision lessons to watch back anytime
Average completion time
6 months
100% online
with unlimited support
Start anytime
& study at your own pace
Additional fees
AAT Registration**, AAT Exams, Exam Centre Admin
Why is this course right for you?
- Establishing a robust foundation in accounting principles and practices is crucial, and AAT’s qualifications offer comprehensive training in these areas. This equips you with a thorough understanding of financial concepts and practices, which is vital for a flourishing career in finance and accounting.
- Acquiring practical skills and experience is another benefit of AAT’s qualifications, as they emphasize practical application. This enables you to develop skills that are immediately relevant to real-world finance situations, such as using accounting software, analyzing financial data, and preparing financial statements.
- Enhancing employability is a significant advantage of holding an AAT qualification, which is globally recognized and esteemed by finance industry employers. Possessing an AAT qualification signifies your proficiency and commitment to a finance career, enhancing your appeal to prospective employers.
- AAT’s qualifications also provide access to a broad spectrum of job opportunities within the diverse finance industry. These qualifications pave the way to various roles, whether you aim to be an accountant, financial analyst, bookkeeper, or finance manager.
- Career progression is facilitated by AAT’s structured qualifications, which support your professional development. Progressing through the levels, from Foundation to Advanced and Professional, you’ll expand your expertise and skill set, boosting your prospects for career advancement and increased earnings.
- Lastly, AAT offers avenues for continuous professional development, ensuring you remain abreast of the latest industry trends and regulations. This commitment to lifelong learning further sharpens your skills and sustains your professional pertinence.
Earning an internationally recognized qualification from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and credentials to embark on a successful finance career. It establishes you as a proficient finance professional and enhances your prospects in the competitive finance sector.
Course Content
Your course is fully online. You’ll study 4 units:
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Tax Processes for Businesses
- Business Awareness
For full details of what you’ll learn on each unit, download our AAT course guide.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 6 months
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the UK’s leading professional body offering skills-based accountancy and finance training.
It has over 135,000 members worldwide and their prestigious qualifications are internationally recognised and respected by employers.
An AAT qualification is the perfect starting point for a lucrative career in finance and can set you on the path to starting your own accountancy practice or achieving Chartered Accountant status.
We think our students say it best. They've rated us 4.8/5 from more than 8000 independent Trustpilot reviews, giving us a rating of Excellent. Plus, we're the most experienced online learning provider - we've been in education for 130 years.
We're committed to helping everyone build a career that they're proud of, and a huge part of that involves giving people the freedom to shape their qualification around their lives.
Our courses are perfect for you if you have a full-time job, kids, an irregular working pattern, a busy schedule, or if you simply want to be in control of your learning.
From our self-paced course structure to our extended study periods to our unlimited tutor support, we give you the flexibility you need to achieve your qualification, no matter what life throws at you.
That’s why every year, we help thousands of AAT students like you get qualifications they need to succeed.
An accountancy career has the potential to to take you anywhere you want to go. Whether you want to work in TV, sport, fashion, or for a charity, every organisation in every sector needs qualified accountants.
Finance professionals are in consistently high demand the world over, so when you choose to study an AAT accounting qualification, you'll be opening the door to hugely rewarding and respected career opportunities.
Want to start your own accounting practice or go freelance? Once you complete your AAT Level 4 Diploma, you can.
Is becoming a Chartered Accountant your goal? Your AAT training can be a stepping stone to ACCA, CIMA, and other Chartered Accountancy qualifications, and will even allow you to skip certain modules - potentially getting you to Chartered status faster than the university route.
And if you've got your eyes set on the boardroom, more than half of FTSE 100 CEOs began their career in finance.
You don't need to wait til you've completed your AAT course to start reaping the benefits of studying AAT. Simply putting 'Studying towards AAT' on your CV can help you attract employers and stand out from the crowd.
After completing the AAT Level 2 Certificate, you'll be ready to take on entry-level finance roles such as:
Accounts Administrator
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Payable Clerk
Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
Trainee Accounting Technician
Trainee Finance Assistant
Once you've completed the next qualification, the AAT Level 3 Diploma, you can move into roles like:
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
Accounts Payable Clerk
Assistant Accountant
Audit Trainee
Bookkeeper
Credit Controller
Finance Assistant
Payroll Administrator
Payroll Supervisor
Practice Bookkeeper
Tax Assistant
Once you've achieved the most advanced AAT training, the AAT Level 4 Diploma, you have a huge number of career options.
If you'd like the freedom of working for yourself, you could start your own accountancy practice or work as a freelance accountant.
You could become a Chartered Accountant by joining an AAT fast-track with ACCA, CIMA, or one of the other UK Chartered Accountancy bodies.
And you could take on a huge number of prestigious finance roles:
Senior Finance Officer
Senior Fund Accountant
Commercial Analyst
Cost Accountant
Fixed Asset Accountant
Indirect Tax Manager
Payments and Billing Manager
Payroll Manager
Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
Assistant Financial Accountant
Senior Bookkeeper
Senior Insolvency Administrator
Tax Supervisor
VAT Accountant
Here's the average salary of AAT students and graduates at each stage of their career.
AAT Student: £19,000
Trainee Accountant: £20,000
Accounts Assistant: £23,000
Bookkeeper: £25,000
Semi-Senior Accountant: £26,000
Qualified Senior/Executive: £37,000
Assistant Manager: £41,000
Manager: £48,000
Senior Manager: £43,000
Self-Employed AAT Accountant: £54,000
Plus, if you join the AAT fast-track with a Chartered Accountancy body like ACCA or CIMA, you could earn upwards of £70,000 a year as a Chartered Accountant.
Average AAT salaries from the AAT Salary Survey 2022. Chartered Accountant salary from TotalJobs.
You don't need any specific qualifications or accounting experience to enrol on this course because the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting will teach you everything you need to know to launch your accounting career and get important entry-level roles.
We recommend that you have a reasonable standard of English and Maths (for example, GCSE Level 4 or equivalent) when enrolling on this course so that you can get the most out of your study.
If you’re not sure which AAT course to choose, we recommend taking the AAT Skillcheck. It’s a 30-minute online multiple-choice test that will suggest the right level for you based on your accounting knowledge.
The AAT Level 2 Certificate is perfect if you have no accounting experience or if you haven’t mastered essential skills like double-entry bookkeeping yet. Most students start at Level 2, even if they have some accounting experience.
The AAT Level 3 Diploma is for you if you have significant practical accounting experience and a firm grasp of all the topics covered at Level 2.
The AAT Level 4 Diploma could be ideal if you understand everything covered at Foundation and Advanced level and are fully competent in double-entry bookkeeping. Students rarely enrol directly onto the Level 4Diploma without completing Level 2/ Level 3 or a similar practical accounting qualification first.
If you plan on completing multiple levels, you can save money and transition smoothly by studying our Level 2 & Level 3 or Level 3 & Level 4 combined courses.
And if you'd like to become a bookkeeper rather than an accountant, one of our AAT Bookkeeping courses could be right for you.
Before you enrol with us, our expert AAT advisors will talk through your experience and ambitions to ensure you’re choosing the perfect course.
