Carbon Advisory - Manager - Carbon accounting

BDO UK; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory firm seeks a Carbon Advisory Manager to lead client assignments focused on carbon accounting, decarbonisation, and net zero transition. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a background in carbon reduction strategies. BDO values collaboration, impact, and ethical practices, fostering career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development programs and resources

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management.
• Experience in carbon reduction strategies and climate risk management.
• Knowledge of GHG Protocol and carbon accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead client assignments related to carbon measurement and decarbonisation.
• Support business development and team learning activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Quantifying Scope 1-3 Emissions

Stakeholder Engagement

Carbon Reduction Planning

Climate Risk Assessment

People Management

Job description

Carbon Advisory - Manager - Carbon accounting

We're BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.

We work with Britain's economic engine—ambitious, entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses—and advise their owners and management teams.

Our commitment to your success

Leading organisations trust us for the quality of our advice, which stems from understanding their business through close collaboration and long-lasting relationships.

You will be proactive in managing your tasks and confident in collaborating and communicating with senior managers, directors, and partners, helping businesses succeed. You will also identify opportunities to enhance our delivery and offer additional services.

We seek an experienced carbon and climate practitioner to join our Sustainability Consulting team. The role involves leading client assignments related to carbon measurement, reporting, decarbonisation, and net zero transition, as well as supporting business development and learning activities to build team capacity.

Requirements include a proven track record in project management, quantifying scope 1-3 emissions, and experience in carbon reduction planning or climate risk assessment. Knowledge of carbon accounting standards, especially the GHG Protocol, and awareness of greenhouse gas legislation are essential. Experience with ESG data systems and people management is desirable.

The role can be based in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, or Manchester.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Purpose-driven, aiming to deliver societal impact
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused, delivering high-quality results
• Organized and motivated
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement
• Strategic with attention to detail
• Able to explain complex technical information simply
• Experienced in developing carbon reduction strategies and managing climate-related risks
• Knowledgeable about carbon pricing and markets
• People management skills

We value authenticity and support flexible working arrangements. We are committed to career development through various programs and resources.

Our culture and future

Mutual support and respect are core values at BDO. We foster a people-centred culture with mentoring, coaching, and collaborative spaces. We encourage networking, sharing skills, and continuous learning.

Our purpose is to help entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fueling the UK economy. We invest in our people and adapt to future challenges, building on our strengths with transparency and empowerment.