Accounting qualifications
Study an AAT accounting qualification: we provide training for a huge range of accounting and finance roles and are respected by employers worldwide.
Introducing the new Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians (L4PAT)
Build your expertise. Boost your credibility. Accelerate your career.
Unlock your potential
We help people and businesses develop by providing practical finance qualifications and support.
Build a career you can count on
Learn in a way that suits you and get the practical finance skills employers need.
Introducing the new Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians (L4PAT)
Build your expertise. Boost your credibility. Accelerate your career.
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Build a career in finance
There are so many varied and exciting roles available in accounting and bookkeeping. Every business in every industry needs someone to look after its finances.
Balancing ambition podcasts
Watch or listen to the latest episode of AAT's monthly podcasts, designed to empower and support those building a career in finance.
Available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.
A leading voice in finance
AAT represents its members as a thought leader in the finance industry. We engage with government departments and organisations that help to shape policy, and provide events, news and insight to support the profession.
Consultation responseClose companies and participators: reporting company payments consultation
We believe there is a more effective way forward through clearer guidance, targeted education and HMRC-run campaigns.
Consultation responseOfqual: Regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessment: conditions, requirements and guidance
AAT supports reforms to apprenticeship assessment that enhance flexibility, protect learner outcomes, maintain quality, and improve employer value.
Consultation responseAnti-money laundering supervision reform: duties, powers, and accountability consultation
Ensuring a seamless data transfer, maintaining specialised support, and avoiding a double regulatory burden on our members will be key part of our mission.
Consultation responseLate payments consultation: tackling poor payment practices
Late payments are not just an inconvenience – in this difficult economic climate, getting paid on time can be the difference between survival and closure.
Consultation responseAutumn Budget 2025 representation
This sets out AAT's position on skills, financial literacy, taxation, professional standards, financial access, late payments and digital adoption.
Consultation responseOfqual: Regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessment
Assessments are vital for ensuring apprenticeships deliver the skills employers need. These outcomes should be the heart of the new regulatory framework.
NewsAAT opens registration for new qualification to meet skills demand
New Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians responds to demands for stronger technical, digital and commercial skills.
NewsAAT launches Balancing Ambition podcasts
The two brand-new podcasts bring expert voices, fresh insight and real conversations.
NewsFilling the Gap part 3 press release
AAT has today published the third and final report of its ‘Filling the gap’ series, which explores the UK’s finance and accounting skills shortage.
