How much can AAT qualified jobs go for?

focus888

Im only just starting a course studying AAT. i want to get a better paid job in the future. how much can an AAT qualified person earn? thanks hope its not a stupid question

GotToChange

So many variables - do you mean "fully" qualified - to Technician Level? Or getting a job that refelects the level of training you are at? Are you "Fast-Track" or planning to take 3 years? The range and scope is broad and of course affected by your location/the economy/timing and how much employers are (willing) to pay. I don't think that there is a clear answer, but am sure that someone better than I will give you a more thorough indication.

Not much help am I.

focus888

Thank you anyway that was what i was worried about that it would seem like a stupid question as there are no real answers. Im in london and i meant when i would be classed as a AAT technican.

Rockporkchop

Have you got any accounts experience? It might be difficult to get a job as a qualified accounting technician without any. Your best bet would be to try to get any sort of job in accounts now, as an accounts assistant or something, and study at the same time - if you're not already doing that. My firm is in London and have taken on an AAT qualified person for 25k and she had 3 years experience of accounts in a solicitor's office.

Littlegreelady

GotToChange is right, it depends on a number of different variables. Will you be working whilst studying, i.e night school or day release? Or are you planning on studying yourself and then getting a job? I know people who were studying the AAT whilst working and their employers offered them payrises on completing the technician level.

I would have a look on the job pages in your area and look at the accountancy jobs, the descriptions and whether they want AAT qualifications. That will give you a better idea.

Hays.com does have salary guidelines but should be taken as a guideline only.

focus888

Thanks for all your replies. I am already working as a Finance Assistant on 21k. Im doing an evening course to run along with my job. I probably will go onto ACCA but right now i just aim to do level 2,3 and 4 to get to become a technican. Was hoping that would bump my wages up quite abit before i attempt to do try and to the ACCA.

Mudd14

Depends where int he country you are like the rest of the job market salaries.

In my area you could expect 26k +