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External Audit File Reviewer – Homebased
Location: UK Remote 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 are always on the lookout for experienced File Reviewer’s to join our team here at Mercia, part of Wilmington plc’s education and training division.
You’re ACA qualified or equivalent, bringing deep expertise in external audit, financial reporting, and compliance regulation.
You have a passion for helping clients enhance their compliance processes through in-depth, high-quality audit file reviews, and you’re eager to contribute to our mission of supporting over 8,000 accountancy firms across the UK.
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
As our File Reviewer you will be responsible for performing rigorous, objective file reviews to help accountancy firms adhere to regulatory standards.
In addition to reviewing, you’ll collaborate with our Product team to share technical insights, support product development decisions, and help integrate client-focused solutions across Sales and Marketing.
As our File Reviewer, you will:
* Assume responsibility for performing high quality independent and objective file reviews to evaluate accountancy practices' compliance with regulatory standards. Undertaking those reviews in the medium and location as 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 make a meaningful impact by helping our clients improve their compliance practices, directly influencing the standards and efficiencies within the accounting profession.
What’s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role?
Staying on top of evolving regulations and translating complex standards into clear, practical guidance for diverse client needs can be demanding, but it’s a rewarding challenge.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you must have:
* ACA qualification or equivalent, with substantial post-qualification experience
* Expertise in external audit, accounts, and compliance regulation
* Ability to travel within the UK as needed
* Commercial awareness of the UK accounting profession
* Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with clients and colleagues effectively
* Project management and organizational skills
* Experience reviewing audit files or compliance work (preferable)
To be successful in this role, it would be great if you also have:
* A high degree of research skills to stay current with regulatory changes
* A talent for translating technical information into client-friendly insights
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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