Book-keeping is a necessary and important task for any business.  Every business, small or large, needs a book-keeper, as it's a legal requirement to keep a record of all income and expenses. 

There is no legal requirement in the UK for a book-keeper (or accountant) to hold any professional qualifications, or be a member of any book-keeping association or institute in order to trade as a book-keeper. There are however certain regulatory requirements a book-keeper will need to satisfy before offering their services to the public. An overview of these requirements can be read here.

If you've decided that becoming a book-keeper is for you, then you have a wide range of options and different routes available to help you accomplish the task.

The options available will probably fall into one of the following categories:

-Home Study Courses

-Franchises

-College / Night School