Bookkeeping membership (AATQB)
AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB) gives you the recognition, resources, and opportunities to grow.
AATQB membership provides the professional letters after your name, celebrating your achievement and signalling your expertise.
With expert-led learning, ongoing support, access to a range of events including the annual members’ conference, AATQB helps you build confidence and stay equipped for success.
You also increase your earning potential by 11% compared to non-members (the average salary increases taken from the 2023 AAT Salary Survey).
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You've completed AAT qualifications
You can apply for AATQB membership if one or more of the below applies.
- You've completed the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping or AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Q2022 standards).
- You've completed the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (AQ2016 standards).
- You've partially completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Q2022 standards) and passed both the Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements and Tax Processes for Business units.
Keep your skills up to date with free learning resources: through a range of resources to fit around your schedule including, e-learning, deep-dive masterclasses, webinars, articles and more.
Provide technical and wellbeing support when you need it: from dedicated helplines to help you stay compliant and a wellbeing hub to help you focus on work/life balance.
Access to the latest finance insights, research, and updates: with AAT Comment, regular newsletters, research reports and more.
Connect with a community of likeminded professionals: through online forums, social groups, face to face through our regional branch networks and to celebrate achievements at the AAT Impact Awards and our annual members conference, AAT Connect.
Fees
- Annual membership fee: £140.
- Reinstatement fee: none. If your AATQB membership has lapsed and you’d like to rejoin AAT, you'll need to reapply.
Up-front membership fee
Whether you pay your annual membership fee up front will depend on your current membership type.
- If you're studying a qualification: You'll need to pay the AATQB annual membership fee when you apply. If you've registered for the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting a discount will be applied to the AATQB membership fee for the first year only.
- If you're an AAT affiliate member: There are no initial fees to pay when you apply. The next time you renew your membership, your fee will reduce as you'll pay the AATQB membership fee instead of your AAT affiliate fee.
- If you're an AAT professional member: You can add AATQB status to your existing membership at no extra cost.
- If you're a non-member: You'll be asked to pay the AATQB annual membership fee when you apply. You'll also need to share copies of your relevant qualification/membership certificates if they weren't issued by AAT.
Need help with your application?
Applying online will only take a few minutes. If you need any further information or support in completing your application please email us or call us on +44(0)20 3735 2468. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09.00–17.00 UK time.
Your application can take up to five working days to process.
Next steps in AAT membership
Have you completed your AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting or gained a qualification with another professional body or university? If so, you might be eligible for AAT full membership (MAAT).
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