Senior Accountant – ESG Reporting

Disneyland Hong Kong; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their ESG Reporting team. This role involves supporting ESG reporting processes, ensuring accurate and compliant data reporting, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of accounting experience, expertise in ESG frameworks, and strong data analysis skills. A proactive approach and effective communication are essential. This position is based in the Hammersmith office with a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience, with a relevant qualification.
• Experience supporting ESG or non-financial reporting is preferable.
• Strong data analysis and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing ESG-related disclosures for reporting cycles.
• Collect, validate, and reconcile ESG metrics across business units.
• Liaise with Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Operations, and Risk teams to gather ESG data.

Skills

Professional accounting experience

Data analysis skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with ESG frameworks

Education

ACA / ACCA or CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

About the Role & Team
Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our ESG Reporting team here at Disney!

The Senior Accountant – ESG Reporting will support the ESG Reporting Manager and Senior Manager in delivering accurate, consistent, and compliant Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data for both internal and external reporting purposes.

This role contributes to the development, coordination, and execution of ESG reporting processes aligned with global sustainability frameworks and evolving regulatory requirements.

Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

Please note: This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

• ESG Reporting Support: Assist the ESG Reporting Manager and Senior Manager in preparing ESG-related disclosures for annual and interim reporting cycles.
• Consolidate and validate ESG data from across the organization to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Maintain a strong understanding of applicable ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, ISSB, TCFD, CSRD) and support compliance initiatives accordingly.

Data Management and Assurance: Collect, validate, and reconcile ESG metrics (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions, DE&I data, energy consumption) across business units.

Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all ESG data inputs and calculations.

Collaborate with internal data owners to improve the accuracy and efficiency of ESG data flows.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Operations, and Risk teams to gather ESG data and insights.
• Support the ESG Reporting Manager and Senior Manager in preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate responses to ESG-related data requests from auditors, investors, or rating agencies.

Regulatory Monitoring and Compliance

• Stay informed of changes in global ESG reporting standards and contribute to internal readiness assessments.
• Help interpret new regulatory requirements and assess their implications on current reporting processes.
• Assist in implementing controls to ensure compliance with ESG reporting obligations (e.g., EU CSRD, UK SECR, US SEC proposals).

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline ESG reporting processes and improve data quality.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of ESG data systems, templates, and tools.
• Participate in ESG-related projects, audits, and system implementations as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience, with an ACA / ACCA or CPA qualification.
• Experience supporting ESG or non-financial reporting is preferable.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, ISSB, CDP, and TCFD would be advantageous.
• Experience working in large or multinational organizations and with cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to audit processes involving ESG data or sustainability assurance is a plus.
• Strong data analysis and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
• Good understanding of ESG and financial reporting intersections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ESG/data management platforms (e.g. SAP, Power BI).
• Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical topics to non-specialist audiences.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.