Accountancy and Audits Manuals Author

Accountancy and Audits Manuals Author

Location: Leicester, LE19 1SU
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits
Benefits: Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Pension, 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?

We are always on the lookout for experienced Accountancy and Audits Manuals 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.

Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities Accountancy and Audits Manuals Author

The main purpose of the role is to write high-quality content for audit manuals but also to 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.

As our Manuals Author you will be specifically responsible for:

• The production of high-quality written audit and compliance content that is technically correct, up to date and practical and valuable for our clients.
• Working closely with and support our Product team. This includes contributing to the technical, client and competitor intelligence used to make Product decisions.
• 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.
• Being a brand advocate for Mercia.

Expectations:

• Support our Sales and Marketing team as required by representing your technical field in client meetings with account managers if requested.
• 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.

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

• Excellent technical knowledge in the field of audit and accounts, and ability to grasp changes and have the required skill to translate knowledge into written practical guidance to meet the needs of those performing an audit across different situations.
• The ability to undertake a high degree of research to stay abreast of the changing regulations.
• Excellent commercial awareness of the UK accounting profession.
• Professionally qualified to ACA standard or equivalent. Minimum 2 years post qualified experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in 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.

Before you go

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.

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 directly.

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.