Learning and Development Manager

Role Overview

BDO Academy is seeking a highly motivated and technically strong professional to join our team as a Learning and Development Manager responsible for the design, development, and delivery of professional accounting and corporate training programmes.

The successful candidate will play a central role in expanding BDO Academy’s learning offering by designing and delivering high-quality courses across professional accounting qualifications (including ACCA) as well as customised corporate training programmes for clients.

This role requires a combination of technical accounting expertise, strong presentation skills, curriculum development capability, and a passion for education and professional development.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse audience including audit professionals, finance teams, and senior leaders across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

Course Design and Development

• Design and develop professional education programmes, including ACCA courses and other accounting, finance, and assurance related subjects
• Develop high-quality training materials including slides, case studies, mock exams, technical notes, and practical exercises
• Create engaging digital learning content for online delivery platforms
• Ensure training content aligns with relevant professional syllabi, accounting standards, and best practice

Training Delivery

• Deliver technical training sessions for professional qualification programmes (e.g., ACCA)
• Facilitate corporate training workshops for clients across the accounting, finance, audit, and risk environment
• Deliver both face-to-face and virtual training sessions
• Provide guidance and support to students and corporate participants to enhance learning outcomes

Programme Management

• Assist in the planning and coordination of professional courses and corporate training programmes
• Monitor student performance and provide feedback where appropriate
• Support the continuous improvement of BDO Academy training programmes based on participant feedback and learning outcomes

Client Engagement

• Assist with the development of customised corporate training programmes for clients
• Participate in meetings with clients to understand training requirements and design appropriate learning solutions
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for new training engagements

Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the development of new training products and learning initiatives
• Stay current with developments in accounting standards, auditing standards, corporate governance, and professional education
• Support the growth and visibility of BDO Academy within the professional training market