Saffery joins the Breaking Down Barriers initiative to drive social mobility in accountancy

The Breaking Down Barriers to Accountancy project has been launched to improve social mobility within the accountancy profession.

As a firm, we’re proud participants of this initiative, spearheaded by the Rt Hon Justine Greening, as it aligns with our ED&I and Responsible Business commitments and ambitions to make sure Saffery and the accountancy sector is not only accessible to everyone, regardless of background, but is an inclusive place where everyone can belong and thrive.

About the project

The project will bring together mid-tier firms to look at how meaningful change can be achieved across the profession. Participating firms will take part in a series of workshops which will focus on outreach, access, recruitment and progression.

At the culmination of these sessions, an action plan will be produced featuring analysis of the challenges faced by the accountancy sector, as well as case studies of best practice.

The action plan is set to launch at an event in Parliament in April 2025.

For more information, please visit the Breaking Down Barriers Commission.