About the Shaw Gibbs Group

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation.

Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people’s experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. We have a new opportunity for a Technical Skills Manager to join our Learning & Development team. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options. This role will involve once/twice weekly day travel to other offices across the entire Shaw Gibbs Group.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive technical training strategy to support the development and progression of our technical team members. You also be responsible for designing and delivering our trainee development strategy, our technical training catalogue, some of our Accounting and Audit specialist training and ensuring we optimise the use of our technical training provider memberships. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead Training Strategy Execution – Develop and deliver a comprehensive Accounting & Audit training programme for our trainees and technical team members.
• Trainee Development & Bridging Support – Guide trainees through their first three years, embedding formal learning into practical, real-world applications.
• Career Progression & Talent Mapping - Create structured technical skill progression frameworks showing clear growth pathways mapping out the skills and experiences needed at each level.
• Promote Training Opportunities - Create, manage and promote a catalogue of technical skills training events with both internal and external experts.
• Deliver Engaging Training Sessions – Conduct in-person and virtual training, using case studies and interactive learning methods.
• Create & Manage Learning Materials – Develop digital resources (manuals, Loom videos, presentations) to support training programmes.
• Collaborate on Skills Development – Work with discipline heads to identify skills gaps and tailor training solutions to business needs.
• Ensure Compliance & Industry Standards – Work closely with our Group Compliance Manager and manage relationships with regulatory bodies (AAT, CTA, ACCA, ICAEW) to ensure we stay updated on accounting and auditing regulations.
• Evaluate & Improve Training Impact – Assess effectiveness through feedback, data analysis, and reporting, making continuous improvements.
• Maximise Training Resources – Lead the adoption of professional memberships and external learning opportunities to enhance technical expertise.

What We Can Offer You

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team
• Entry onto our next Management Development Programme – a bespoke programme aimed at developing and enhancing leadership potential for existing and aspiring managers
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values
• Regular colleague events including a company-wide summer party
• A competitive benefits package, including:
  • A 25-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
  • A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
  • Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2^nd medical opinions, online counselling, and mental health first aiders present in every office
  • Enhanced maternity leave, including a returners bonus
  • Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
  • Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
  • Client and employee referral bonuses
  • Death in Service Life Assurance
  • Bus pass discounts and loans
  • Long service awards

About You

We would like to hear from you if you are fully ACA/ACCA qualified and have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in senior audit and/or accounting roles. An in-depth knowledge of audit methodologies and accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP) is essential. 
We are also looking for:

• Strong understanding of regulatory developments in the accounting and audit space.
• Prior experience in designing and delivering both in-person and virtual training sessions or mentoring within a professional environment.
• A passion for learning and professional development with an understanding of adult learning principles and best practices in training and learning.
• Experience with tax compliance is highly desirable but not essential.
• A people-oriented approach with the ability to influence, build rapport and motivate team members.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and/or confident in delivering engaging training sessions to diverse audiences.
• Ability to explain complex technical information in a clear and engaging way, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and training courses simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with stakeholders across the business.
• Analytical Thinking: Capable of evaluating the effectiveness of training sessions and making continuous improvements.
• Strong IT skills, PPT, MS Office.

How to Apply

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About us

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via email.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.