External Audit and Accounting Trainer & Consultant

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, Health Cash Plan, 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 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!

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:

• Responsible for the production of high-quality training materials that are technically correct, up to date and practical and valuable for our clients. 


• Presenting 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.

Click on “APPLY” today!