Becoming an Accounts Technician
Training to become an Accounts Technician can open up a world of opportunities for a long and successful career in accountancy.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
AAT is the leading qualification and membership body for accounting and finance staff.
At the first level you will learn finance administrator skills, such as double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, and purchase, sales and general ledgers.
The second level covers more complex finance officer processes, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, reports and returns and professional ethics.
The final level deals with finance team leader skills, including financial statements for limited companies, complex management accounting tasks, management skills and specialist learning areas.
On successful completion of the AAT qualification the option to progress on to ACCA or ACA may become available.
Our minimum entry requirements:
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above including maths and english language.
- 3 'A' levels or equivalent at grade C or above
- All other requirements for membership must be met
Work experience in accountancy or a similar field will be considered with high regard.
The deadline for applications was 31 January 2013.

