External Audit and Accounting Trainer & Consultant
Location : UK remote working with UK travel
Salary : Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time
What We Can Offer You: Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Additional Holiday Purchase, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and access to Wellbeing Resources!
Why Do We Want You
We're always on the lookout for experienced External Audit & Accounting Trainers to join our team here at Mercia, part of Wilmington plc's education and training division.
While we may not have live roles available at the moment, we anticipate exciting opportunities in the near future.
By joining our talent pipeline, you'll be among the first to hear about new positions as they become available!
If you're an audit manager, assistant audit manager, or financial reporting manager within a professional services firm or a Technical Trainer in the profession, and you're eager to use your technical skills to train and support others across the industry, we'd love to hear from you.
You have a passion for learning and a thorough understanding of the accountancy profession.
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
In this role, you will use your expertise to design and deliver high-quality technical workshops and training programmes for our clients.
We're seeking individuals who have a passion for audit and financial reporting and want to share that knowledge, helping clients support their teams to achieve the highest standards.
As our External Audit and Accounting Trainer and Consultant, you will:
Produce high-quality training materials that are technically correct, up to date and practical and valuable for our clients.
Present agreed topics in the medium and location that has been determined to best suit the client and achieve Mercia's strategic direction.
Work closely with and support our Product team. This includes contributing to the technical, client and competitor intelligence used to make Product decisions and liaising with the Product Director and Managers when updating or creating a product to ensure that client needs are met and product solutions can be iterated to our Sales and Marketing teams.
Be a brand advocate for Mercia.
What's the Best Thing About This Role
You'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of accountancy firms, using your knowledge to make a real impact on industry standards. The role offers flexibility and professional fulfilment as you inspire and educate others.
What's the Most Challenging Thing About This Role
Staying updated on ever-changing regulations and translating these into practical, understandable guidance for clients can be demanding but is also one of the most rewarding aspects of this role.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you must have / be:
ACA qualification (or equivalent)
Strong technical knowledge in audit, financial reporting, and compliance regulations
Ability to undertake research to stay up-to-date with regulations
Commercial awareness of the UK accounting profession
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Ability to apply technical knowledge in a clear, practical way to diverse client needs
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English for complex writing assignments
Ability to travel within the UK
To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have:
Experience in or a passion for training in this field
Confidence and competence as a presenter
A strong understanding of Mercia's strategy, aligning with its goals
We know it's not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.
About Us
At Mercia, part of the Wilmington plc, we enable accountancy and tax professionals to do business the right way. Our work is grounded in innovation, integrity, and teamwork. If you're looking for a company where your technical expertise makes a difference, Mercia is the place for you.
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.
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