How we're governed
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Its Board of Non-Executive Directors is known as the AAT Board (or simply, Board), and all members of the Board are trustees and company directors of the Association.
The AAT Articles of Association (PDF) set out our charitable objectives which underpin our business model and strategy.
The Chief Executive together with the Executive Leadership team manages the day-to-day business of the Association.
AAT Board
The AAT Board has the overall responsibility for establishing and overseeing AAT’s strategic direction, which it delivers in accordance with AAT’s Articles of Association. It oversees a framework of delegation with clear levels of authority, which enables other matters to be dealt with by relevant supporting committees, boards, panels and the Executive team. Following the amendments to AAT's Articles of Association adopted on 25 October 2024, the composition of the AAT Board has changed. The new Board structure includes a Chair, up to ten skills-based appointees and a Members' Advisory Council (MAC) representative. At least 20% of the Board’s composition must be AAT members.
Chair: Sir Stephen Hillier
Sir Stephen Hillier is the inaugural Chair of AAT’s Board, leading the organisation into a new governance era. Sir Stephen is currently also the Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority and the RAF Museum Board of Trustess. He brings extensive leadership experience and previously had a long career in the Royal Air Force, culminating as Chief of the Air Staff from 2016 to 2019. Sir Stephen is committed to good governance, public service and professional education, supporting skills development and career progression in the accounting and finance sector.
Jas Bhohi MBA BEng(Hon) MAAT MCIM Chartered Marketer
- Members' Advisory Council Appointee
- Managing Director of Kumar & Co Chartered Accountants
Jas has extensive experience in practice for SME clients, and previously in banking, finance, financial governance, risk management, and compliance. With a practice and banking background, he brings deep regulatory insight and strategic thinking. As a MAC member, he is committed to ensuring members' voices shape AAT’s strategy, promoting accessibility, innovation, and excellence in raising professional standards.
Rebekah Glover FCCA FMAAT
Becky is a multi-award-winning strategic business leader, currently holding the position of Finance Director and Board Member at Yutree Insurance. She is a fellow of AAT and ACCA, and has extensive experience in both practice and industry. Passionate about financial transformation, she leverages technology to drive efficiency, growth, and innovation.
AAT governance bodies
The Members' Advisory Council (MAC), launched in October 2024, represents views and perspectives from across AAT’s membership, ensuring members can actively contribute insights, share perspectives and make recommendations to help shape AAT's future. See the list of MAC members.
The Professional Regulation and Standards Compliance Board secures, maintains and develops AAT's high standards in relation to membership eligibility, professional conduct, ethics and disciplinary procedures.
The Awarding Organisation Compliance Board secures and maintains AAT's continuing recognition and compliance in relation to the regulatory requirements of UK and international qualifications regulators.
The Finance and Performance Committee helps the organisation maintain financial stability, operational efficiency, and effective performance management.
The Audit and Risk Committee reviews, on behalf of the AAT Board, matters concerning accounting, financial reporting and internal control and risk assessment relating to AAT and its subsidiaries.
The People and Nominations Committee oversees AAT's people and nomination activity as well as the appointments panel. It also oversees the remuneration policy against which the Executive team and graded staff salaries are determined and monitors the framework for the remuneration of staff.
