Director of Accounting

Director – ESG Accounting & Corporate Reporting Advisory

London | Hybrid | Professional Services

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Director to join its Accounting and Corporate Reporting Advisory team, with a focus on ESG and Financial Services. This is a strategic hire aligned to the firm's growth and quality agenda.

The successful candidate will support the leadership team in delivering high-impact advisory solutions across complex technical areas including IFRS transition, ESG and sustainability reporting (CSRD, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, TCFD), financial instruments, and broader corporate reporting matters.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of ESG and corporate reporting advisory projects end-to-end

Support business development and build strong client relationships

Manage teams and mentor junior staff

Engage with complex accounting change, regulatory requirements and transaction structuring

Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions

Requirements

ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualification

Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, ESG disclosure frameworks, and UK GAAP

Proven experience advising FS clients on accounting and sustainability reporting

Track record in leading complex projects and managing risk within ISQM 1 standards

Strong communication, stakeholder management and commercial acumen

Prior people leadership experience

This role is suited to someone operating at Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager level, looking to broaden their scope and take on more strategic responsibility in a fast-evolving advisory environment.