Tax & Accounting SME Writer

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6d • $35 - $40

About The Position

Support client in producing authoritative, technically accurate thought leadership content that reinforces the firm's position as a trusted global accounting and advisory partner. The writer will collaborate with subject matter experts to create content that is insightful, practical, and accessible for business leaders, executives, investors, and financial decision-makers. Client is seeking an experienced subject matter expert (SME) writer with a strong background in tax, accounting, finance, and business advisory services. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with exceptional writing skills and can translate complex accounting and tax concepts into engaging, publication-ready content. Candidates should have experience writing for professional services organizations such as CPA firms, accounting and advisory practices, financial institutions, family offices, investment firms, or international tax consultancies. Ghostwriting experience for senior professionals is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience writing thought leadership, technical articles, white papers, or industry publications.
• Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial and tax concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience writing for professional services firms, accounting firms, financial institutions, or advisory organizations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Professional credentials such as CPA, EA, ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Business Management and Family Office Services, International Tax and Cross-Border Advisory, Financial Services and Asset Management, Private Wealth and High-Net-Worth Tax Planning, Corporate Tax and Advisory Services, Accounting and Outsourced Finance Functions.
• Ghostwriting for partners, executives, CPAs, attorneys, or other professional services leaders.
• Producing content published under executive bylines.
• Independent research on complex accounting, tax, and regulatory topics.
• Creating content that balances technical depth with readability and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and subject matter experts to develop thought leadership content.
• Write tax, accounting, and advisory articles for a broad business audience.
• Produce technical articles, industry insights, white papers, tax updates, and regulatory analysis.
• Research emerging tax developments, market trends, and business challenges.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and accurate content.
• Capture the voice of senior professionals for ghostwritten publications.
• Produce content suitable for websites, newsletters, media publications, and social media.
• Ensure all content meets high standards for technical accuracy, compliance, and professionalism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior