Welcome to the IAB
At the IAB our members and students are at the heart of everything we do. We support their professional and student journeys with our flexible, Ofqual regulated bookkeeping and payroll qualifications, professional membership, continued professional development and regular regulatory updates. We work hard to make sure our specially selected services help to develop industry relevant skills and support business growth.

Bookkeeping Qualifications
We offer flexible qualifications relevant for businesses run from the kitchen table all the way through to the boardroom.

Payroll Qualifications
As a payroll professional updates and training are critical to your personal development. IAB qualifications will help your career develop and thrive.

Find a Bookkeeper
If you’re a business owner in need of help to manage your finances search for a bookkeeper here. Every IAB member listed is qualified, professional and supervised with all the skills you need!

Professional Membership
We offer differing levels of professional membership dependant on your qualifications and experience and the level of support you need.
Our commitment to you

Flexible qualifications
Our qualifications will work around your life and work commitments. Whether you prefer learning online, in college or through self study, IAB qualifications can cater for your needs.

Professional training
Developed for finance professionals by finance professionals our qualifications and CPD are regularly updated to ensure they meet the highest standards and are always industry relevant.

Regulated
IAB qualifications fully meet the requirements of Ofqual, QiW and CCEA, which means once qualified your professional competence will always be recognised.

Student and member support
Through online and telephone access to IAB staff and dedicated areas on our website offering additional regulatory information and a suite of services and support.

Grow your business
Our professional members are listed on our find a bookkeeper service and have access to continued professional development and seminars that support the growth of their businesses.

Achieve your ambitions
IAB qualifications are all regulated and provide a clear, professional recognised career pathway and with the support of IAB membership behind you we provide you with all of the tools you need to achieve your ambitions.
Find out how you can develop your career or business with the IAB
Call: +44 (0)208 187 8888 or email: mail@iab.org.uk
Interested in becoming a new IAB Accredited Centre?
We strive to create new opportunities for people who want to develop their knowledge and build a career in the finance industry. Get in touch if you are interested in adding IAB qualifications to your portfolio and develop the next generation of finance professionals.
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