External Audit File Reviewer

Wilmington plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Company Outline

Join our Talent Pipeline for Future External Audit File Reviewer Opportunities

Job Role: External Audit File Reviewer

Location: UK Remote with UK travel

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

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 Reviewers 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: 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:

• Perform high-quality independent and objective file reviews to evaluate accountancy practices' compliance with regulatory standards, undertaking those reviews in the medium and location determined to best suit the client and achieve Mercia's strategic direction.
• Work closely with and support our Product team, 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.

Essential and desirable capabilities

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.

Before you go....

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!

The Legal Bit!

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position.

*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.

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