Director – Financial Services Accounting & Corporate Reporting Advisory

Warner Scott Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking a Director for their Financial Services Accounting & Corporate Reporting Advisory team. The role involves driving delivery excellence, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with C-suite stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the insurance sector and a proven track record in delivering high-quality advisory services.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for career progression

Investment in personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex accounting and reporting advisory projects in financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Expertise in engaging with senior executives and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory engagements and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support business development and strengthen client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Business Development

Advisory Services

Insurance Sector Knowledge

Education

Relevant Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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London | Hybrid | Leading Professional Services Firm

A highly respected professional services firm is hiring a Director to join their growing Financial Services Accounting & Corporate Reporting Advisory team. This is a senior leadership role, ideally suited to a technically strong individual with extensive experience in the insurance sector and a background in delivering high-quality advisory services to financial institutions.

This is a high-impact role supporting the team leader in driving delivery excellence and executing the team’s growth strategy. You will work closely with C-suite stakeholders, guide multidisciplinary teams, and lead on complex accounting and corporate reporting challenges.

What You’ll Do:

• Take ownership of advisory engagements including IFRS 9, 16, and 17 implementations, transition between reporting frameworks, ESG and sustainability reporting, financial instruments, and group restructuring.
• Operate as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including CFOs and audit committees.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams across accounting, actuarial, tax, valuations, digital and M&A advisory services.
• Play a key role in business development—scoping, winning and delivering new opportunities, and strengthening client relationships.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting and regulatory developments.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, building capability and succession within the team.
• Step in for the service line leader as needed, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Ensure delivery aligns with quality, risk, and ethical standards under ISQM 1.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in delivering complex accounting and reporting advisory projects within financial services, ideally with a strong insurance focus.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and Companies Act requirements.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to assess and manage risk while driving profitability.
• Experience engaging with senior executives and influencing high-stakes decisions.
• Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation.
• Demonstrable success in business development and client growth.
• Commitment to leadership, inclusion, team development, and wellbeing.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a highly credible, forward-thinking advisory team within a firm known for quality, agility, and long-term client partnerships. You’ll be recognised for who you are, have the autonomy to lead strategically significant work, and access a clearly structured pathway for career progression.

The firm supports hybrid working, encourages cross-functional collaboration, and actively invests in people development and innovation. You’ll be joining a culture where impact, inclusion, and

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting, Financial Services, and Insurance

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