National Minimum Wage (NMW) set to increase – April 1 2018 It’s good news for all workers earning NMW rates this April, but especially for those under the age of 25 who will see the ‘largest increase in a decade in their statutory minimum wage’ according to the UK government website. See below how much it’s set to increase: National living wage – from £7.50 to... Posted: 2 February 2018 at 9:12 am by Lauren Daws
Time is running out for the old £1 coins! There’s just one week left to spend your old £1 coins. From 16 October the old, round £1 coins will no longer be legal tender as it is fully replaced by the 12-sided version. Shops will have the right to refuse the old version of the coin from this date, however most banks and Post Office counters will... Posted: 10 October 2017 at 2:02 pm by Alison German
Find out everything you need to know about studying AAT with us! Find out everything you need to know about studying AAT with us on our virtual Facebook Open Day (15 August, 11am-2pm)! Whether you are just starting out on the road to a successful career in accounting, already working in finance, or looking to gain the skills to change career – gaining a qualification awarded by... Posted: 7 August 2017 at 7:56 am by Alison German
Help your finance team shine with an AAT qualification! If you’re looking to take your finance team to the next level, there’s no better way to do so than investing in an Accounting & Bookkeeping qualification awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)! Upskilling your workforce via a formal qualification is a great way to bypass the added recruitment costs associated with outsourcing or recruiting skilled labour. You can fill... Posted: 4 August 2017 at 9:00 am by Alison German
Get back on track with an AAT qualification! Are you stuck in a rut? Perhaps you’re bored in a job that doesn’t inspire you, or unemployed and looking at what you can do to kick-start a new career? If so, undertaking a Bookkeeping and Accountancy qualification awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) could be the perfect way to get back on... Posted: 1 August 2017 at 8:00 am by Alison German
Survey shows high flying salary, job security and career progression for UK AAT members! A survey undertaken by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) assessing the careers of its membership, has produced impressive findings regarding salary, job security, job satisfaction and career progression. Take a look at the key statistics… Average salaries of AAT members increase as they progress through the different stages of their AAT membership. Student and... Posted: 26 July 2017 at 8:25 am by Alison German
University or Apprenticeship? 10 reasons why an AAT apprenticeship could be the route of choice for aspiring accountants! If you’re looking to become an accountant or work in finance, an apprenticeship (incorporating the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification) could be the way to go! You will gain practical skills and knowledge, work experience, a wage and a qualification – all at the same time! Take a look below at some of the... Posted: 21 July 2017 at 8:44 am by CAW Business School
Job by Day, Career by Night… Get AAT qualified in the evenings! Whether you are just starting out on the road to a successful career in accounting, already working in finance, or looking to gain the skills to change career – it is now easier than ever to get qualified with our new Bookkeeping and Accounting evening courses awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)! Starting... Posted: 19 July 2017 at 8:48 am by Alison German
Make sure you’re paying the right wage! On 1 October 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increased. These increases are designed to pull up wages in line with inflation. There are no changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) – for workers aged 25 and over- which was introduced in April 2016, this remains at £7.20 per hour. However all other... Posted: 3 October 2016 at 11:43 am by Laura Morris
National Minimum Wage Rate Changes – 1 October 2015 It’s coming up to that time of year again. From Thursday October 1 2015 the National Minimum Wage hourly rates are increasing. The new rates will be as below: £6.70 for those aged 21 and over – a 20p increase from £6.50 £5.30 for 18 – 20 year olds – a 17p increase from £5.13... Posted: 17 September 2015 at 9:54 am by Laura Morris