AAT Accounting Courses
AAT Accounting is for students who already know their aim toward an accounting career. Bookkeeping is part of accounting qualifications as well.
Accounting Qualifications
Our accounting qualifications are highly valued by employers. Many students start at foundation level to qualify for entry-level accounting roles, but you can start at our advanced level if you have relevant skills and experience. These qualifications also give you the opportunity to progress to chartered study or become an AAT Licensed Accountant.
Jobs in accounting are extremely diverse and deliver exciting career opportunities, and studying an AAT accounting qualification will ensure you have the skills and experience that employers need. Some of our accounting qualifications offer a route into becoming an AAT professional member, and are a stepping stone toward university, chartered accountancy or being your own boss.
Students can start with any qualification depending on their existing skills and experience. If they already have some accounting experience, they should use AAT Skillcheck to find out which qualification is right for them.
Our highly established, industry recognised accounting qualifications cover three different levels of skills and knowledge: foundation, advanced and professional. Typical job roles and salary expectations vary according to the level of qualification.
What kind of job can I expect after level 4 qualification?
As you progress through each qualification the skills you’ve learnt can be applied to a wider range of roles:
- Accounts Payable & Expenses Supervisor​
- Commercial Analyst​
- Fixed Asset Accountant
- Payroll Manager
- Senior Bookkeeper
- Senior Fund Accountant​
- Tax Supervisor​
- Assistant Financial Accountant​
- Cost Accountant
- Indirect Tax Manager
- Payments & Billing Manager
- Senior Finance Officer​
- Senior Insolvency Administrator
- VAT Accountant
How long will it take?
- Level 2: 6-12 months
- Level 3: 12 months
- Level 4: 12-18 months
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Please check our download documents with more information about AAT courses.
Key skills you’ll gain at each level:
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AAT Level 1 - Award in Business Skills and Award in Bookkeping:
Study this qualification to learn working in the business environment, using numbers in business, bookkeeping fundamentals. -
AAT Level 2 - Certificate in Accounting:
Study this accounting qualification for a foundation in finance, covering areas like double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles and accounting software. -
AAT Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting:
Study this accounting qualification to master complex accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethics. -
AAT Level 4 - Diploma in Professional Accounting:
Study this qualification to learn higher accounting tasks, and qualify for a range of senior finance roles as well as AAT full member status.
AAT Accounting Membership (MAAT)
After completing the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting, you can apply for professional status. By becoming an AAT bookkeeping member, you can use the designatory letters MAAT after your name to help you stand out to employers.
AAT full membership (MAAT) is an internationally recognised professional status in accounting and finance. It demonstrates a high standard of education and experience to employers and clients, along with a commitment to development and keeping your skills up to date.
MAAT is the quality mark that can be the decisive factor for any organisation when recruiting accounting and finance staff.
When you become a full member you'll get the following benefits:
- Use your MAAT designatory letters giving you formal recognition for your skills and expertise.
- Progress to be your own boss and run your own accountancy practice as an AAT Licensed Accountant or AAT Licensed Bookkeeper. Get access to the support and guidance you need to run a successful firm.
- Connect with AAT members online and in your area via our regional branches and our thriving online community including Facebook, Twitter, forums and our blog AAT Comment.
- Save money with AAT Rewards, the exclusive rewards site for our members, giving you great offers on everything from cinema tickets to holiday insurance and helping you save on everyday items.
- Get technical and ethical advice and support through free support helplines covering tax, payroll, insolvency and more.
- Keep your skills and knowledge up to date with access to a wide range of CPD resources from online learning, face to face events and monthly newsletters.