Bookkeeping membership (AATQB)
What is AATQB?
ith membership, you get to use the all-important AATQB letters after your name and show employers, colleagues, and clients that you not only have qualifications, but also the practical skills they value.
You also increase your earning potential by 11% compared to non-members (the average salary increases taken from the 2023 AAT Salary Survey).
Who it’s for
Membership eligibility checker
You have completed one of the below AAT qualifications:
- An AAT Advanced (Level 3) Certificate in Bookkeeping.
- An AAT Advanced (Level 3) Diploma in Accounting on AQ2016 or Q2022 standards.
- Partially completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Q2022) and passed specific modules.
Completed an equivalent qualification:
- An equivalent bookkeeping qualification from another recognized body.
- Specific qualifications from other bodies, such as ICB or IAB, including their Level 3 Certificates or Diplomas in Bookkeeping.
Are an existing member:
- You are already a full (MAAT) or fellow (FMAAT) member of AAT.
AAT membership is here to help you achieve more, faster
Keep your skills uptodate with free learning resources: through a range of resources to fit around your schedule including, e-learning, deep-dive masterclasses, webinars, articles and more.
Provide technical and wellbeing support when you need it: from dedicated helplines to help you stay compliant and a wellbeing hub to help you focus on work/life balance.
Access to the latest finance insights, research, and updates: with AAT Comment, regular newsletters, research reports and more.
Connect with a community of likeminded professionals: through online forums, social groups, face to face through our regional branch networks and to celebrate achievements at the AAT Impact Awards and our annual members conference - AAT Connect.
Discover how bookkeeping membership boosts careers
Have you completed you Level 3 AAT qualification? You are eligible to become an AAT bookkeeping member (AATQB). AATQB membership tells employers, colleagues, and clients that you have the real-world skills they're looking for in addition to your qualification.
Fees
- Annual membership fee: £140.
- Reinstatement fee: none. If your AATQB membership has lapsed and you’d like to rejoin AAT, you'll need to reapply.
Up-front membership fee
Whether you pay your annual membership fee up front will depend on your current membership type.
- If you're studying a qualification: You'll need to pay the AATQB annual membership fee when you apply. If you've registered for the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting a discount will be applied to the AATQB membership fee for the first year only.
- If you're an AAT affiliate member: There are no initial fees to pay when you apply. The next time you renew your membership, your fee will reduce as you'll pay the AATQB membership fee instead of your AAT affiliate fee.
- If you're an AAT professional member: You can add AATQB status to your existing membership at no extra cost.
- If you're a non-member: You'll be asked to pay the AATQB annual membership fee when you apply. You'll also need to share copies of your relevant qualification/membership certificates if they weren't issued by AAT.
You're ready to start your own firm.
You're already offering accounting services to the public.
You're a partner, director or principal in an accountancy firm and hold at least 5% of the shares.
If you’d like to provide self-employed accountancy services directly to the public or are already doing so, you’ll need an AAT licence in addition to your bookkeeping membership.
Already offering these services
You'll need to apply for your AAT licence before we can approve your bookkeeping membership. However, if you can demonstrate that you meet the exemption criteria, you will not need to apply for the AAT licence.

Need help with your application?
Applying online will only take a few minutes. If you need any further information or support in completing your application please email us or call us on +44(0)20 3735 2468. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09.00–17.00 UK time.
Your application can take up to five working days to process.

Next steps in AAT membership
Have you completed your AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting or gained a qualification with another professional body or university? If so, you might be eligible for AAT full membership (MAAT).
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