Job Role: Accountancy Audit Manuals Author
Location: Home-based
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Why do we want you?
We are always on the look out for experienced Accountancy Audit Manual Authors to join our team!
While we may not have live roles available at the moment, we anticipate exciting opportunities opening up in the near future. By joining our talent pipeline, you will be among the first to know about new positions that become available.
About us
At Mercia, we enable accountancy and tax professionals to do business in the right way. We’re proud to be part of Wilmington PLC’s training and education division, so if you’re looking for innovation, integrity and teamwork, you’ll find them all and more here.
The main purpose of our Accountancy Audit Manuals Author is to write high-quality content for audit manuals and also support the wider Technical team and strategy as needed. In particular, this includes advising clients on technical A&A matters and contributing to technical content used for other purposes.
Responsibilities:
• Produce high-quality written audit and compliance content that is technically correct, up to date and practical & valuable for our clients.
• Collaborate and support our Product team. This includes contributing to the technical, client and competitor intelligence used to make Product decisions. You'll also liaise with our Product Director & Managers when updating or creating a product to ensure that client needs are met.
• Be a brand advocate for Mercia.
Expectations:
• Support our Sales & Marketing team by representing your technical field in client meetings with Account Managers. Bring the account managers in or cross-refer to them where clients you are working with are potentially interested in additional Mercia products and services. Supply clear and compelling technical materials for marketing and website purposes if requested.
• Work closely with our Client Success and Operations team and ensure that any available time in your diary is shown as such to maximise utilisation rates and company profitability.
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...
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.
You will also need;
• Excellent technical knowledge of audit and accounts with the ability to translate any changes into written practical guidance to meet the needs of those performing an audit across different situations.
• The drive to carry out a high degree of research to stay abreast of changing regulations.
• Excellent commercial awareness of the UK accounting profession.
• Professionally qualified to ACA standard, or equivalent, with demonstrable post-qualified experience. You will have experience producing technical guides or manuals within the accountancy profession.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge clearly and practically to a range of client firms and situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and above-average competency with the English Language to take on complex writing assignments. Must be able to effectively liaise with clients, staff and external parties.
• A high degree of organisational and project management skills.
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.
What we’ll give you
When you join us, you’ll be able to utilise hybrid working, and receive benefits that include a performance-related bonus, pension, life assurance, additional holiday purchase, healthcash plan, subsidised gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, discount vouchers and access to wellbeing resources.
Bring what makes you unique
We value diversity and embrace the unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives that drive innovation and creativity throughout Wilmington PLC. Our goal is to build a positive culture that showcases individuality and supports everyone, including those with disabilities. We shortlist all applicants who meet our essential role criteria, in addition we guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential role criteria. If you would like to be considered for this scheme, you require an alternative method of applying, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact us: opportunities@wilmingtonplc.com
Through innovation, integrity and teamwork our compliance training and support services ensure efficiency for accountants. Join us, and you’ll immerse yourself in a business full of opportunity and make a tangible impact in our sector. There’s a career for you here at Mercia. Apply now.
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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