Mercia Group are now recruiting for an Audit and Accounting Technical Consultant!
Audit and Accounting Technical Consultant
Location: Home based, flexible working is encouraged
Salary: £65K – £75K per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract Type: Permanent
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: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc’s career site. We shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role 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 use the contact details provided once you have clicked ‘apply’!
Job Purpose, Tasks, and Responsibilities
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.
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!
