The Nuclear Institute (NI) has partnered with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to deliver financial training opportunities to its members.  

The collaboration is expected to make finance courses accessible to professionals connected with the nuclear industry, with an exclusive discount provided for NI members. 

As part of the arrangement, two targeted courses have been introduced – business finance basics for finance professionals and business finance basics for non-finance professionals.  

Each option consists of a three-hour session divided into six modules, making use of video resources and interactive elements to support participant engagement and learning. 

The course, designed for those without a financial background, aims to explain fundamental accounting concepts and support development in reading and understanding key financial statements.  

This training offers practical insight into basic financial planning and management principles relevant for non-specialist staff working within the nuclear sector. 

For those already active in finance roles, the programme revisits foundational concepts and skills that are crucial for robust financial planning and management.  

NI CEO Robert Gofton said: “As part of our commitment to developing our members, we are proud to launch a new partnership with AAT. Our first collaboration is to offer discounted access to high-quality financial training and qualifications.

“In today’s nuclear sector, financial literacy isn’t just for finance teams, it is a core skill for professionals at every level.” 

The AAT serves as a professional body representing accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the UK.  

Established in 1980, it operates as a registered charity, focusing on improving professional standards while advancing access to accountancy education and skills across a variety of sectors. 

AAT Membership, Commercial and Charity product director Isla Billett said: “Collaborating with the Nuclear Institute allows us to extend practical, bite-sized financial training to a sector where sharp money management directly impacts safety, innovation and growth.

“Financial literacy is a vital skill for every profession, no matter the role. These courses deliver clear, actionable skills in just three hours – equipping members to lead projects with confidence and add real value to their organisations.” 

The AAT currently has more than 120,000 members who are either practising within the accountancy field or studying towards AAT qualifications, which are regulated by Ofqual.

The association also supports more than 6,000 apprentices based in the UK. 

In October, the University of Exeter partnered with the AAT to enrol a new group of students in its accounting finance manager degree apprenticeship programme.  

This scheme combines academic study with professional development in accounting and finance, providing a pathway for individuals seeking dual qualifications in these areas.