Audit & Accounting Trainer

Job Role: Audit and Accounting Technical Consultant

Location: Homebased 

Salary: Package of £65-£75k and flexible working 

What We Can Offer You: Hybrid working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Additional Holiday Purchase, Health Cash Plan, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers, and Access to Wellbeing Resources!

Why Do We Want You?

Are you passionate about technical excellence in audit and accounting? Do you have a knack for translating complex regulations into practical guidance? If so, we want you to join Mercia Group, part of the Wilmington plc, as an Audit and Accounting Technical Consultant.

Please note: We shortlist all applicants who meet the essential criteria, and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via the contact details provided on our website!

As an Audit and Accounting Technical Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• Producing high-quality, up-to-date training materials that are technically correct and practical for clients.
• Presenting agreed topics in formats and locations tailored to client needs and Mercia’s strategic direction.
• Conducting independent, objective file reviews to evaluate accountancy practices’ compliance with regulatory standards.
• Writing and technically checking content for compliance and methodology products.
• Supporting the Product team with technical, client, and competitor insights to guide product decisions.
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Client Success teams to enhance client relationships and ensure business growth.

What’s the Best Thing About This Role?

You’ll have the opportunity to influence the accounting profession by providing practical solutions, delivering impactful presentations, and contributing to innovative technical products.

What’s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role?

Staying ahead in the ever-changing world of audit and compliance requires a high degree of research, adaptability, and an ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance for diverse clients.

We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...

What We’re Looking For

• To be successful in this role, you must have:

   

  • Excellent technical knowledge in audit, accounts, and compliance regulation.
  • Strong research skills to stay current with changing regulations.
  • Exceptional commercial awareness of the UK accounting and auditing profession.
  • Professional qualification to ACA standard or equivalent.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical knowledge clearly.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.

   

  It would be great if you also have:

   

  • Confidence and competence as a presenter.
  • A proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to work independently.

   

  We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.

About Us

Mercia Group Limited, part of Wilmington plc, is a leader in providing support, training, and consultancy to accountancy firms across the UK. We are driven by technical excellence and a commitment to helping our clients succeed. Learn more about us through Wilmington plc’s career site.

Find What You’re Looking For

We are ambitious and inclusive, filled with integrity and curiosity. We are Wilmington plc. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support, and fair rewards.

Click on “APPLY” today!

The Legal Bit!

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.

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