As we welcome Learning at Work Week, an annual event that builds learning cultures at work by shining a spotlight on the benefits of continual learning, we’re exploring the importance of professional development as a key part of accountancy roles when job searching.
This year’s theme, Create the future, explores how lifelong learning at work can help us all personally and collectively create our futures – from achieving life and work goals, to shaping our lives, communities and the world, to driving innovation and achieving organisational ambitions.
Here at Public Practice Recruitment Ltd, we work with talented candidates up and down the country who often express the desire for professional development opportunities when looking for a new job. An educational working environment is essential for career progression, and career-driven candidates are looking to firms to foster modern and supportive learning cultures.
Launched by Campaign for Learning, an organisation that works for social inclusion through learning, Learning at Work Week provides the perfect opportunity for firms to give learning programmes a fresh lease of life, not only supporting retention but also providing fantastic benefits for future team members.
What does a learning culture look like?
When applying for your next job within accountancy practice, consider if professional development is a key benefit offered. This could always be a conversation starter at the interview stage – why not ask the interviewer what the team does to champion continued learning?
Here are just some of the ways firms can foster an educational environment within the workplace. Look out for these when job searching:
- Knowledge sharing: Exchanging information, expertise, insights, and experiences among a team will foster a collaborative learning environment outside of formal training opportunities.
- Creative workspaces: Having dedicated breakout areas where staff are encouraged to step away from their desks to focus on thinking time is proven to nurture a more productive and creative approach to work.
- Designated learning champions: By having a learning champion based within each team, staff will feel empowered to take on new training opportunities as well as having a designated person to discuss development goals.
- Individualised development plans: Tailored development plans for each member of staff is the best way to ensure each team member is empowered to undertake training that will help their career progression.
- Recognition and reward scheme: Incentivisation of training is a popular way for firms to encourage continued learning and offer an additional benefit for staff to continuously improve their skillset.
Are you looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking firm that champions professional development and nurtures talent through continuous learning? That’s where we can help. From working closely with accountancy practices across the UK, we help shape the recruitment direction and priorities when it comes to benefits. As the conduit between candidate and firm, we can help you find the right role for you that not only meets but exceeds your expectations – from a market-beating salary and hybrid working, to professional development opportunities and a clear path to progression.
With some truly fantastic roles live on our job board, now’s the perfect time to find the right role for you that offers excellent professional development opportunities. Take a step towards a new role within accountancy practice by contacting us today.
