18 jobs you can get with an AAT Qualification

AAT qualifications open the doors to a new career in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance and are essential for individuals looking to work towards a career in this sector. The practical account and finance skills you gain through AAT will provide you with the skills employers seek, making you a great addition to any team.

We review what jobs you can apply for after each AAT level to help you decide which training course is right for you. 

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Why study AAT qualifications?

If you are looking to start working towards a career in finance, there are many benefits to considering AAT training with e-Careers, including:

• Flexible training – Easy to learn around your other commitments.
• Internationally respected qualification – Your skills will be recognised by and benefit businesses of all sizes.
• Learn from one of the best - Award-winning study materials, resources, and support.
• Respected by employers - Gain a qualification that employers instantly know and trust.
• Join a large global membership – With over 130,000 members from more than 100 countries, you’re in good company.
• Increase your earning potential – Salaries range from £19,500 to £43,000 with AAT qualifications. 

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AAT Salaries

Salaries for AAT certified professionals in the UK has risen. The difference between salaries in 2019 and 2021 have been outlined below:

•    Student 2019 - £20,000
•    Student 2021 - £22,000
•    Affiliate 2019 - £23,500
•    Affiliate 2021 - £24,500
•    MAAT 2019 - £28,000
•    MAAT 2021 - £30,000
•    FMAAT 2019 - £37,200
•    FMAAT 2021 - £40,000

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

AAT Level 2 jobs

Employers value AAT qualifications. Large organisations like KPMG even train their staff in AAT to apply their studies to real-world scenarios within the business.

Typical job roles available after you have completed your AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2), includes: 

•    Accounts Administrator - £23,000
•    Payroll Administrator - £23,000
•    Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk - £23,000
•    Accounts Payable Clerk - £24,000

AAT Level 3 jobs

Completing the AAT Level 3 course in Accounting will ensure you have the confidence, skills and knowledge to learn how to become an Accountant capable of performing more senior accounting functions, like advanced bookkeeping, final accounts preparation and indirect tax.

Typical job roles available after you have completed your AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 3), includes:

•    Accounts Payable Clerk - £24,000
•    Accounts/Finance Assistant - £24,500
•    Bookkeeper - £28,500
•    Payroll Supervisor - £32,500
•    Finance Officer - £37,500

AAT Level 4

Completing your AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting training and passing your exams will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and certificates necessary to legally review financial reports, maintain general ledgers, reconcile account balances and more. This will enable you to progress into more senior roles and undertake more senior responsibilities, helping you work towards a promotion or a new job role.

Additional pathways include working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant, starting your own accountancy business, or taking on a new senior job. 

Typical job roles available after you have completed your AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4), includes:

•    Senior Bookkeeper - £31,000
•    Accounts Payable/Expenses Supervisor - £33,000
•    Commercial Analyst - £34,000
•    Senior Finance Officer - £37,000
•    VAT Accountant - £37,000
•    Payments & Billing Manager - £39,000
•    Payroll Manager - £40,000
•    Cost Accountant - £40,000
•    Fixed Asset Accountant - £45,000
•    Indirect Tax Manager - £56,000    

(Salary source: Payscale)

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