To work in the maritime accountancy industry, you’ll need to complete a relevant apprenticeship, higher technical qualification, or degree in your chosen business-related discipline. At school, GCSEs in maths and business are useful.

Start your journey on a Level 2 certificate or pre T-Level or you can choose to study A Levels, a Level 3 Extended Diploma, or a T Level in business. We also offer a range of higher education opportunities.

AAT, which stands for the Association of Accounting Technicians, is a leading professional body for accounting. There are three levels of AAT qualification: Foundation, Advanced, and Professional. Typically, each level takes approximately a year to complete.

• The Foundation Certificate in Accounting (level 2) is equivalent to a GCSE. It covers fundamental accounting principles, making it the starting point for individuals with no prior accounting background. 
• The Advanced Diploma in Accounting (level 3) is roughly equivalent to the level of study expected at the A Level. This level builds upon the knowledge acquired in the Foundation level. If you have prior experience in accounting or have previously studied accounting, you may have the option to begin at this level without completing the Foundation level first. 
• The Professional Diploma in Accounting (level 4) is comparable to an HNC (Higher National Certificate) qualification. On this, final stage of the AAT qualification, you’ll study more intricate accounting theories and two specialized subjects. You’ll learn about budgeting, management accounting, financial statement preparation, accounting systems, and taxation. You can only pursue the Professional level after successfully passing the Advanced level. If you already hold a university degree in accountancy or a related field, you might consider exploring other professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA. 

If you’re unsure what level you should be applying for you can find out more how all of the levels compare here