Broadacres Housing Association has become the first in the sector to receive Accredited Employer status with the Association of Accounting Technicians. 

The scheme recognises employers with a positive and planned approach to the professional development of their AAT members, during their studies and post qualification.  The award shows Broadacres’ commitment to their staff and their professional development.  To achieve the award, they needed to satisfy certain accreditation criteria and were able to support this with other awards from recognised bodies such as Investors in People.

Richard Armitage, the association’s Financial Performance Manager, who was presented with the award by Pam Dyson, President of the AAT, commented “We are pleased to be the first housing association to receive the award which demonstrates Broadacres’ ongoing commitment to its staff.  There are now 18 other associations who have received the accreditation, which highlights the relevance of the AAT in the housing sector.”