Student Stories & Blog

How to Start a Career in Bookkeeping (With no Experience)

This guide explains how to start a career in bookkeeping with no experience, covering the skills, qualifications and entry-level roles to look out for. If you’re new to finance, with an interest in bookkeeping specifically – this one's for you!

What Does a Bookkeeper Actually Do?

Curious about a bookkeeping career? This guide breaks down what bookkeepers do, the skills you need, and how to get started with AAT qualifications. Perfect for beginners or anyone exploring a career in finance.

Is Bookkeeping a Good Career in 2026?

Are you a career starter or a career changer looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Learn why bookkeeping is a good career in 2026. Understand more more about demand, salary potential, AI impact, and how to start a bookkeeping career in the UK.

Finding Purpose Through Numbers: An Interview with Julie Spence, Founder of NOEXSPENCE

Julie shares her unconventional career journey, the impact of studying AAT qualifications with ICS Learn, and why she’s determined to support the next generation of accountants succeed.

ICS Learn Welcomes Four New Female Leaders to Drive Excellence in Online Learning Programmes

We're proud to introduce these four exceptional women as leaders of our CIPD and finance training programmes. Find out what this means for our current and future students.

AAT Student Stories: Hue Nguyen | AAT Level 2 & 3 Combined Certificates

Hue enjoyed the flexibility that online learning brought to his life, being able to study wherever and whenever it suited him!

AAT Student Stories: Katarzyna Wolska | AAT Level 3 Diploma

Katarzyna wanted to take the next step in her career so she decided to invest in a professional qualification. Read her story.

AAT Student Stories: Matthew Tattam | AAT Level 3 & 4 Combined Diploma

"ICS Learn made learning accountancy, a topic I had no experience in at all before starting, a hobby! Something I actually enjoyed!" Read about Matthews experience whilst he studied the AAT Level 3&4 Combined Course in Accounting.

AAT Student Stories: Catherine Young | AAT Level 4 Diploma

Catherine wanted to build a career in accounting so she chose to study AAT with us. Read her experience below.

AAT Student Stories: Jasmin C. | AAT Level 2 Certificate

Jasmin is a Nail Technician and is currently studying the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping in order to stay on top of her accounts. Read her story here.

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