74% of employers will look you up on social media before hiring you. So before you post another 'What kind of bread would you be?' quiz, it's time to career-proof your social accounts.
This action plan will help you along your journey, making you go from strength to strength.
You’ve got the qualifications, but suddenly it seems like everyone else does too... And when you're competing for the top accountancy and bookkeeping roles, how do you stand out?
So you’ve had the job offer, and the salary looks tempting, but is it really the job for you? We talk to experts about how to be sure before you sign the contract.
The Big Four accountancy firms are now the top cyber security hirers in the UK - get cyber security savvy today to stay ahead of the curve
It's a pivotal point in the interview, the tables are turned and you’re asked if you have any questions for the interviewer.
A competency-based interview is designed to test whether you have the specific skills that match the job, as opposed to finding out about your qualifications and experience.
You can increase your chances of getting through to a second interview by following a few simple steps.
While you may look like the ideal candidate on paper, it is essential you make a good impression in person.
The day is your chance to shine, make the most of your opportunity.
We take a look at some of the emerging roles you could undertake in the modern accounting industry, so you can find the perfect fit for your career.
We look at the emerging role of Finance Business Partner in the modern accounting industry.
Ellie Garratty is an assistant accountant with Mazars, an international audit, tax and advisory firm.
Being an audit associate requires financial skills, and a willingness to ask searching questions.
Want to be a finance manager? Then you need to undersand how business sworks
After redundancy Katrina Borissova fought off self-doubt to start a small soap business
You can never tell where an AAT qualification will take you - or what it will lead to.
Diana Mikolajewska, MAAT, has overcome many challenges to build her accounting career.
Caroline Hocking has bright red hair, rides a motorbike. Her approach to accountancy is a little different, too.
Apprenticeships work for high-flying professionals who want to make rapid progress, just ask Laura Whyte MAAT,
Do you think you're right for the job, but not sure how to prove it ? Consider our tips to make you stand out to employers.
You’ve got the qualifications, but suddenly it seems like everyone else does too... And when you're competing for the top accountancy and bookkeeping roles, how do you stand out?
Top tips to make sure your CV doesn’t end up on the rejection pile.
Karen Young, Director at Hays Accountancy and Finance, provides expert advice on how to make sure your CV has the best chance of getting you selected for that all important first interview.
A CV featuring lots of work experience isn't the only way to put yourself in the running for your dream job.
What are the practical challenges for accountants and finance teams?
How are UK businesses dealing with the rising costs and lead times from a double whammy of Covid-19 and Brexit?
Can the SME Brexit Support fund help clients cope with red tape?
VAT returns for March 2021 are looking different to previous years. Here’s what accountants say about the changes.
What accountants need to know about the changes affecting customs, taxes and personnel.
Making Tax Digital for Income Self Assessment is two years away, but action is needed now.
As the next phase of Making Tax Digital (MTD) approaches, businesses need to make sure they’re clear on the Making Tax Digital deadlines. Here’s a summary of key dates to bear in mind.
With HMRC taking a constructive approach to enforcement the outlook is positive.
Accountants play a greater role than ever in ensuring the wellbeing of small businesses.
A delay will help business - but is it a mixed blessing?
Including details of the NI increase, Plastic Packaging Tax and the withdrawal of gov.uk Verify.
Moving humanitarian aid to Ukraine will now be easier, thanks to new steps announced by the UK Government.
Some experts want a relaxation of the rules to help the return to the office - are they right to do so?
Omicron is raising the possibility of another lockdown, so how are businesses preparing?
After a difficult year, HMRC is encouraging the early filing of self-assessment returns.
Georgia Duffee has created a dynamite one-woman accountancy business by committing to continually streamlining her strategies alongside the ever-changing economic landscape.
Here are five things to implement now in order to kick-start your business and bring success post-lockdown.
After three critical reports, the prospect of a new regulator and the break of the Big Four, audit could be on the cusp of meaningful change. Financial auditing is frequently in the news, thanks to a growing list of court cases and fines. Public perception of auditors is low due to failings; while the regulator... Read more »
How will accounting technology develop over the next five years? AT spoke to experts to find out.
In times of crisis the accountancy industry tends to thrive. But will the profession still be a stable career choice in the months and years to come?
Sir John Redwood, Chairman of the Conservative Economic Affairs Committee, argues for a new way of looking at tax. This article is part of a series on AAT’s call for a national debate to create a fairer, more effective tax system. Read the full report here. Tax is always taxing. Taxes do harm to the... Read more »
Can rate rises stop long-term inflation - and at what cost to clients and businesses?
Council is an excellent opportunity to shape the profession - and accelerate your development
Audit regulator’s plan welcomed by auditors and accountants, but some are frustrated at the pace of change.
Hitting net zero is just one of the reasons AAT is relocating to Canary Wharf next month.
Running an efficient accounting practice can be difficult, but Xero can help (sponsored)
There are lots of advantages to working for yourself. You can set your own hours, choose your own clients, and decide where and how you get the job done.
How to feel confident in charging what your service is worth
Alastair Thomson is a Portfolio Financial Director and the author of How To Build A Better Business Plan, here we’ve picked his brains about why a business plan is so important and what makes a great one.
How to become an AAT Licensed Member and the steps to go through to set up on your own.
Elizabeth Claxton, director of accountancy firm Rostrons in Norwich, shares in this podcast how a chance interview set her on a surprising career path in finance, and how treading her own path and not fitting a mould, led to her success.
Elizabeth was speaking to Jay Lawrence.
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