Association of Accounting Technicians

AAT is the Association of Accounting Technicians, the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians. AAT develop finance qualifications that ensure business can draw upon skilled people, fully equipped to meet its challenges head-on. They believe everyone should have the opportunity to unleash their career ambition – so they make it happen. AAT break down barriers, empowering more people with the real-world expertise valued by organisations in all sectors.

AAT is undertaking a change to its governance structure that was voted for by 95% of its members at the 2024 Annual General Meeting. The changes were made to reflect the values of AAT and the Charity Governance Code in 2020 that raised the bar in what Good Governance looks like. AAT and its members are welcoming a new Board of Trustees that will be at the apex of AAT. It will be led by a Chair, and joined by 11 Board members all will be a mix of member and independent roles. It will be a skills-based Board and they will ensure the new governing Board has the requisite diverse skillset to guide AAT effectively into the future.

AAT is now looking for its inaugural Board Chair who will be a Trustee and a non-executive director. Given that the new Board Chair will help with the development and set-up of the new Board, including the appointment of board members, candidates should have direct experience as a Board Chair and an understanding of good governance. They will know what an established Board looks like and how it operates successfully. They will be accustomed to complex governance arrangements and be able to navigate strategic, sectoral and the stakeholder environments, and be a champion and influence. They will understand the responsibilities of a Trustee. The Chair may or may not be a member of AAT.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to AAT on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QBREA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 18 December 2024.