Meet Jane Rothery. A keen gardener, a mother and an AAT learner. We find out how she changed job and pursued an accountancy career via the AAT qualification.

Seeking a better life for herself and her family, Jane took the leap from working as a childminder to progressing from AAT level 2, and all the way to level 4.

Jane proves that with ambition and a plan, it’s never too late to upskill, learn new things, and boost your career prospects.

The AAT qualification - a great first step

AAT is a great qualification if you have little to no formal training in accountancy, but want to pursue that career path. It’s recognised all over the world and is proven to boost career prospects and earning potential.

Jane is one of many people who recognised the door opening potential of the course.

Time to change career?

Taking that first step on a new path can be daunting, but if you're keen and confident it’s what you want, there’s nothing stopping you from starting.

It’s important to research how you’ll finance your training if you can’t pay for it yourself. You may decide to apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan of between £300 and £10,000 (loans are usually offered at a reduced interest rate and the government pays the interest while you’re studying), or if you’re going to college or university, a student loan.

Or you may look into the apprenticeship options, which are open to people from all backgrounds and all ages.