Accounting and bookkeeping qualifications for your staff

Internationally recognised qualifications: AAT qualifications are internationally recognised and based on practical accounting knowledge your staff can use from day one. Our AAT Accounting Qualifications are a professional, highly respected sign of commitment and excellence. Our bookkeeping and small business qualifications work for employees and employers alike, delivering key business skills.

A sound investment: AAT training is superb value for money: our qualifications are designed to the highest industry standards and deliver practical accounting and finance skills to meet today's challenges. When budgets are tight, businesses should always invest in their accounting staff. An efficient, lean and motivated finance team will make a real difference to the bottom line.

Flexible learning: AAT courses are designed to fit around your needs and minimise disruption to your team. With full-time or part-time courses, day release and evening study, and online distance learning, our flexible study options mean your staff can study when it's most convenient.

Practical finance skills: We consult with major employers throughout the qualifications development process. This ensures that our qualifications deliver practical, relevant accounting skills specifically designed to meet the needs of business. AAT students gain industry-ready skills from day one, so they'll add value to your finance team straight away, even before they're qualified.

Excellent progression opportunities: Our AAT accounting qualifications offer progression from entry-level accounting basics up to specialist financial knowledge for managerial roles. Our qualifications are accessible to everyone: each qualification builds on knowledge and skills gained in the previous one, giving thorough coverage of the subject area. When students complete the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting they can progress to chartered accountancy.

Pass rates and study support: Our AAT Approved training providers work hard to deliver excellent pass rates for AAT students, offering a range of tutor support, materials and online resources. We also provide students with extensive e-learning and study support, including sample assessments to test their knowledge and skills. Our online resources can be accessed via a student's MyAAT account.

Provide time and space to study: many organisations find that giving their staff paid study leave to attend classes, revise or sit assessments boosts their study success.

Work experience and mentoring: shadowing colleagues, and placements or job swaps in different departments gives students the chance to master the skills they've learned during AAT training. Appointing a mentor for AAT students can also help their confidence and understanding as they train.

Allow time to attend AAT branch events and other specialist events: students can take part in a wide range of courses and events at our regional branches. Many of these focus on specific topics and relevant issues, such as tax changes after the Budget or new financial legislation.