Professional Institutes

Our professional memberships and qualifications

Our professional memberships

At B Keepers, our team holds memberships across the bookkeeping, accountancy and payroll bodies. These memberships reflect our commitment to high standards of professionalism, ethics and technical expertise.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)

Member

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the largest bookkeeping body in the world and one of the two main professional bodies for bookkeepers in the UK. Members work to a defined standard of competence and a code of conduct, and are required to keep their knowledge current.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Member

The AAT is the UK's leading professional body for accounting technicians, covering bookkeeping, accounts preparation and tax. Membership is awarded on assessed competence and carries an ongoing commitment to professional standards and continuing development.

Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

FFA - Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants

The Institute of Financial Accountants is an internationally recognised professional membership body dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and accountancy practices. It is part of the Institute of Public Accountants Group and stands alongside professional accountancy bodies worldwide.

Fellow Tax Adviser (FTA)

Institute of Financial Accountants - highest tax adviser grade

The Fellow Tax Adviser designation is the highest tax adviser membership grade awarded by the Institute of Financial Accountants, reserved for professionals who have worked at a senior level within the tax profession for a minimum of 10 years.

Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)

MCIPP - full member

The CIPP is the recognised professional body for payroll, pensions and reward specialists. Full Members have demonstrated strong technical competence, practical experience and a clear commitment to maintaining high professional standards.