A leading infrastructure business based in the West End of London are recruiting for a newly created Group Director of Accounting position to take a lead in the corporate accounting team and to head up the implementation of the group's ESG financial reporting.

• Preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS
• Provide assistance to the wider finance team on any technical accounting matters
• Working closely with different business units on any technical issues they may encounter including valuations
• Partake in the group's audit process
• Responsibility for several SOX controls
• Leading on any accounting valuation work including but not limited to M&A
• Writing group policies on accounting policy and lead the implementation of any relevant changes including accounting standards, GAAP, mergers etc.
• Formalise the financial elements of the group's ESG reporting requirements and drafting disclosures to meet these
• Implement a ESG reporting tool
• Design and implement appropriate controls over ESG reporting
• Manage one individual supporting this team

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified accountant ideally trained within a top-tier accounting practice
• Significant post-qualified experience
• Vastly experienced with technical accounting matters and consolidated financial statements
• An interest in sustainability
• Strong project management skills