ESG Manager

MHA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an ESG Manager to join its international team focused on ESG audits and assurance. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients while championing sustainability and net-zero goals. The candidate should have experience in ESG projects and strong management abilities. The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including agile working arrangements and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

Agile working with core hours and home working days

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting practice working on ESG projects.
• Up to date in CPE and recent developments in accounting standards.
• Management / supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ESG audit & assurance clients.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape.
• Enhance fee earnings through delivering MHA services.

Skills

Experience in ESG projects

Client focus

Management experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Location: London

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise.

Are you ready to bring your ESG and Auditing expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 11 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award‑winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You’ll Shape More Than Careers

We’re looking for a talented ESG Manager who thrives in a people-focused environment and sees challenges as opportunities for growth. At MHA, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals who care about making a difference. Your role in ESG will be far more than policies and procedures; it’s about creating an inspiring workplace culture, fostering individual growth, and implementing strategic initiatives that drive meaningful, lasting impact across our team.

You will be part of MHA’s ESG audit and assurance international team of experts, responsible for delivering ESG technical audit and assurance requirements to Clients. Achieving sustainability and net‑zero goals will be the defining business challenge of the coming decades, creating significant risks and opportunities. Success will depend on addressing a broad range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that are increasingly influencing the decisions of investors, consumers, and other market players. The role will be focused on managing a portfolio of ESG audit & assurance clients, meet the needs of the clients, monitor changes in the regulatory landscape, and to enhance fee earnings of the portfolio, by delivering MHA services. The ESG team is in a phase of growth and joining the role at this time offers the opportunity to be involved in unique elements and strategic decisions of the team.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in an accounting practice working on ESG projects.
• Up to date in CPE and recent developments in accounting standards.
• Experience of Large Entities & Listed / PIE covering a range of industries.
• Management / supervisory experience – the ability to motivate, delegate effectively, develop a team and be a speaker.
• Client focus and commercial awareness.
• Communication – oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments.
• Organisational skills – the ability to juggle several different tasks at once.

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well‑being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working : Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards : Outstanding Performance Award Bonus, and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme : Access a free confidential 24‑hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lot’s more!