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If you have been weighing up whether an AAT qualification is worth the effort, here is something worth knowing: employers across the UK are actively looking for people who hold one. Finance vacancies have grown steadily, hiring managers are expanding their permanent teams, and the skills shortage in accounting support...
Key Takeaways AAT Level 2 is the recognised entry point into professional accounting, and it pays from day one. The AAT Salary Survey 2025 gives the Level 2 median salary as £27,000, up from £24,500 in 2023. Salaries grow at every level: Level 3 median is £27,331, Level 4 median is £28,750, and...
Key Takeaways AAT-qualified professionals are seeing pay growth that outpaces the wider finance and insurance sector. Student salaries have risen 11 percent since 2023, with the median now sitting at £27,000. Becoming an AAT Full Member (MAAT) brings a 33 percent pay jump from Level 4, with a median salary of £38,188. AAT Licensed...
If you missed our live webinar with the Hey Monika team, the recording is now available to watch below. We hosted this session to tackle one of the most common frustrations we hear from newly qualified bookkeepers and accountants — the experience catch-22. You've passed your exams, you have your qualification,...
We have some very exciting news to share — and if you've had the pleasure of attending one of Ben's revision sessions, we think you'll agree he more than deserves it. Ben Campbell, Training Link's dedicated Level 2 and 3 AAT Tutor, has been named Tutor of the Year at the...
Key Takeaways Bookkeeping is the daily recording of financial transactions; accounting is the analysis and reporting that follows. Bookkeepers usually qualify faster and reach the workforce sooner; accountants build deeper analytical skills over time. ICB qualifications suit a bookkeeping path; AAT qualifications support both routes and lead to chartered study. Bookkeeping pays well at...
Key Takeaways AAT Level 2 is a nationally recognised qualification that opens the door to a range of entry-level finance and accounting roles. Common roles include accounts assistant, finance administrator, purchase ledger clerk, payroll administrator, and credit control assistant. AAT’s latest salary survey reports a median salary of £24,500 for Level 2 holders,...
Key Takeaways You do not need a degree to become a self-employed bookkeeper, but a recognised qualification such as the ICB Level 3 Certificate is strongly recommended. To practise legally in the UK, you must be registered for anti-money laundering supervision. An ICB Practice Licence includes this automatically. Proficiency with cloud accounting software...
Key Takeaways You do not need a maths GCSE or any formal maths qualification to enrol on AAT Level 2. AAT recommends a good standard of English and maths, but there are no strict entry requirements. AAT accounting is based on numeracy, not advanced mathematics. You will work with addition, subtraction, multiplication,...
Key Takeaways Making Tax Digital requires bookkeepers and their clients to use HMRC-recognised software for digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting. There are two main types of MTD software: all-in-one accounting platforms (such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks) and bridging software that links existing spreadsheets to HMRC. Bookkeepers who are confident with MTD-compatible software...
