AAT — AAT Virtual Work Experience

About this Opportunity

Overview Step into the world of accounting and finance with this AAT Virtual Work Experience programme! Designed to inspire and educate, this immersive programme provides a unique opportunity to explore the diverse career paths available in the accounting and financial profession. You’ll gain invaluable insights into the world of professional accounting and bookkeeping, meet industry experts, and develop key skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market. What’s Included This engaging programme is packed with immersive content, expert-led Springpod Sessions, and hands-on activities and quizzes. You'll explore some core areas of accounting and learn more about the critical skills needed to thrive in the workplace. Accounting and Finance in the UK Let’s learn about the history of accounting and finance, how we use it day to day and what challenges and emerging ideas are facing the profession. An Introduction to AAT Who is AAT? What place does it hold within the accounting and finance industry, and what qualifications and courses does it offer to budding finance professionals? In this module, we’ll cover how to become an AAT member, what study resources and tools AAT offers, and hear from the experts themselves in the first Springpod Session. The World of Accounting What is accounting? What key principles should you know, and what opportunities are available in this exciting career? Meet the accountants in a lively Springpod Session, and brush up on your knowledge with an activity before rounding off with a quiz. The World of Bookkeeping What is bookkeeping? What ideas govern the bookkeeping world, and what rewarding careers are on offer within it? Meet the bookkeepers in this third Springpod Session, test your knowledge with an activity and recap what you’ve learned with a short quiz. Career Pathways and Progression In this module, we’ll cover the early career options available in accounting and bookkeeping, the benefits of apprenticeships and how to secure a competitive position. You’ll hear tips and tricks from the professionals in this last Springpod Session, too! Employability Skills What are employability skills and why do we need them? In this soft skills module, we’ll explore why leadership, teamwork and communication are so necessary in the finance world, before helping you ace your CV.