"After completing my A Levels, I wasn’t certain that I wanted to go to university so I decided to temp for a year to see what I wanted to do. I was 19, and it was then that I started to work for Somerfield. Whilst there, I heard about opportunities for staff to study for the AAT, so I decided to put my name forward. Somerfield were very supportive of my studies, paying for all my fees and provide time off for college and exams.

"I would really recommend the AAT to anyone in my situation. I like the way the course is taught as it teaches you step-by-step so it’s easier to understand. I also have money in the bank, so I’m not in debt, which I would have been if I’d gone to university instead."