About the Institute

The AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting staff. We award around 90% of all vocational qualifications in accounting, and are sponsored by the professional accounting bodies CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS. We are based in London, UK.

The AAT has over 120,000 members in more than 90 countries worldwide. Our members include students, people working in accountancy, and self-employed business owners.

We support our members through more than 450 AAT approved training providers across the world. We also have an extensive branch network where members can access support and training, and meet other AAT members in their local area.

What is an accounting technician?

An accounting technician is someone who has qualified with the AAT.

Accounting technicians work at all levels of finance, depending on the level of their career. Some accounting technicians work as accounts clerks, others go on to become managing directors or finance directors of well known companies.

Working with employers to develop their staff

We use our expertise and experience to work in partnership with a wide range of employers across the private and public sectors, through our Accredited Employer scheme.

The Accredited Employer initiative recognises employers who support their staff’s professional development in both their AAT studies and CPD. Current AAT accredited employers include KPMG and Morrisons, as well as a host of smaller businesses.

Our Accounting Qualification offers a vocational progression route to all the UK’s charted and certified accountancy qualifications (including those of ACCA).

It is sponsored by the professional accounting bodies CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS.

Benefits / Target audience

The AAT branch network is there to support, advise and develop AAT members and the wider business community.

There are 43 branches across the UK, Through your local branch you can
• meet other AAT members.
• get in touch with other accounting professionals.
• find local business opportunities.
• attend events and courses.
Each AAT branch offers excellent courses and events to help you continue your professional development (CPD). Most of these are free to attend.

Also, AAT branch network events are a great way to meet other AAT members and accounting professionals in your area.

Contact Details

Lancashire branch

Polly Wilson MAAT BA(Hons)
Chairperson
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Cheshire and Staffordshire Branch

Pam Dyson FMAAT

Chairperson

t:07818530617

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Useful Links

http://www.aat.org.uk/regioncontent/item1911/