About aat
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What we do
AAT is the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians
We work across the globe with around 130,000 members in more than 100 countries. Our members are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world, including students, people already working in accountancy and self-employed business owners.
AAT members are ambitious, focused accounting professionals, many occupying senior, well rewarded positions with thousands of employers – from blue-chip corporate giants to public sector institutions.
https://www.aat.org.uk/about-aat/what-we-do
https://www.aat.org.uk/about-aat/careers-at-aat
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Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to equip your employees with the knowledge to become technically qualified by passing their exams, as well as developing complementary skills and behaviours to succeed in their accountancy career. There are currently three apprenticeship standards, which each align with existing professional qualifications including ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and AAT.
Application
Applying for an apprenticeship
After you've found an apprenticeship role you’re interested in, it's much like applying for a normal job.
The steps to take are outlined below – but you can get more useful tips and advice on how to stand out and land a great apprenticeship by downloading our apprenticeship guide.
https://www.aat.org.uk/apprenticeships/becoming/apprenticeship-guide
Applying for an apprenticeship
After you've found an apprenticeship role you’re interested in, it's much like applying for a normal job.
The steps to take are outlined below – but you can get more useful tips and advice on how to stand out and land a great apprenticeship by downloading our apprenticeship guide.
https://www.aat.org.uk/apprenticeships/becoming/apprenticeship-guide
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Step 1: Write your application
Once you've found a suitable accounting or finance apprenticeship vacancy, you'll need to complete an application form or send in a CV (resume).
Step 2: Tests
If the employer likes the look of your application, they may invite you to sit some tests to see if you’d be a good match. You may be invited to do these in person at an assessment day, or simply do them online at home. They could be psychometric tests aimed at identifying your personality traits, or knowledge tests. Some employers skip this step and go straight to step 3.
Step 3: First round interview
First round interviews can be held on the phone or in person. They're a chance for the employer to get to know you and find out about your experience, as well as giving you more information about what the apprenticeship involves and how the organisation operates.
You can get some helpful advice on interviews in the job hunting section on AAT Comment.
Step 4: Second round interview
It's quite common, especially if there’s lots of competition for a role, to be invited back for a second round interview. At this stage, you might be interviewed by more than one person such as an HR representative and a senior member of the finance or accounting team.
Step 5: Accepting an offer
If you’ve impressed during each stage of the application process hopefully you’ll be rewarded with a new apprenticeship role. Once a job offer has been made you need to submit all of your paperwork. Your employer will then discuss details like the starting date, salary information and what the role will involve. You should read your contract carefully.