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About the Role

ACCA is seeking a Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) - Policy and Research Lead to join the Policy & Insights team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality research and thought leadership on key issues, enhancing ACCA's influence in policy and regulatory environments, and positioning ACCA as a global leader in the accountancy profession.

Responsibilities

• Lead ACCA’s SME and SMP thought leadership, research, and policy engagement globally to build ACCA’s global brand, profile, and reputation.
• Develop an innovative plan of global research, thought leadership, and engagement opportunities impacting professional accountants and finance professionals in SMEs and SMPs.
• Monitor competitor activities in thought leadership, research, and policy engagement, adapting ACCA’s approach as necessary.
• Act as ACCA’s lead representative and spokesperson for SME and SMP research and policy activities.
• Develop and manage relationships with key senior-level policy experts.
• Provide technical expertise and lead on regional and global digital SME and SMP policy and research initiatives.
• Promote the interests of Small and Medium Sized Practices and the role of accountants in supporting SMEs through research and thought leadership.
• Lead ACCA’s Global SME Forum.
• Build and lead ACCA’s key external relationships and network in the SME and SMP space from a research and policy perspective.
• Collaborate with the Policy and Insights team and other internal stakeholders to ensure maximum external stakeholder and member engagement.
• Motivate and support colleagues across the organization to enable the delivery of ACCA’s wider research priorities.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of key issues facing SMEs and SMPs.
• Good understanding of the role of accountants in smaller businesses and accounting firms.
• Existing network, preferably across the Small and Medium Sized Accountancy Practice (SMP) space.
• Experience and confidence in external speaking activities, preferably in the SME or SMP area.
• Strong track record in delivering thought leadership, research, and policy engagement.
• Proactive project management skills in delivering research activities.
• Outstanding networking and influencing skills.
• Global perspective and strong cultural awareness.

Location

• Flexible

Work Type

• Full-time
• Fixed-term
• Blended approach to working

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Financial wellbeing tool (Nudge)
• Flexible benefits platform
• Extra holidays
• PMI family cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel loans
• Gym loans
• Exclusive access to discount site
• Wellbeing centre platform

About the Company

• ACCA is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
• We are the world's most forward-thinking professional accountancy body.
• Founded in 1904, ACCA has led the global accountancy profession.
• We have expanded to over 1,500 employees in 50+ countries, making us a truly global organisation.
• Our people enjoy a working environment that is dynamic, human, and connected.
• We have a strong focus on being innovative and forward-thinking.
• We are committed to creating value for our students and members.

Equal Opportunity

• Committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities.
• Real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees.