In these competitive times, having an AAT certificate and accreditation on your CV can help increase your confidence and give you a competitive advantage in the job market. Knowing you have studied both the theory and the practical elements of accounting, goes a long way in helping you feel prepared and empowered.
Employers value AAT qualifications and large organisations, such as KPMG train their staff with AAT, as it shows they can apply their studies into real-world scenarios.
Typical job roles include:
Accounts Administrator - £23,000
Payroll Administrator - £23,000
Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk - £23,000
Accounts Payable Clerk - £24,000
(Source: Payscale)
Additional pathways include progressing onto our AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3. With this qualification, you can apply for more senior accounting jobs, and gain AATQB status, making you a qualified Bookkeeper. You will be able to use the initials AATQB after your name and have the ability to legally run your own Bookkeeping business.
Our AAT Level 2 Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting package will save you over money compared to ordering the courses separately.
AAT Salaries
Salaries for AAT certified professionals in the UK has risen this year. The average salary by job level has been outlined below:
Administrator - £20,000
Accounts/Finance Assistant - £21,000
Accounts/Finance Officer - £27,000
Team Leader/Supervisor - £28,000
Junior Manager - £31,000
Middle Manager - £36,000
Director/Senior Manager - £46,000
General Accounting Responsibilities & Salary
As an Accountant you will be responsible for many different areas of a company’s finances, including:
Preparing financial documents (bills and invoices).
Completing purchase orders.
Managing payroll.
Completing bank reconciliations, and more.
While salaries range by sector and job role, industry averages are between £20,000 and £24,000 a year at this level.
