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Unity Advisory

Director - Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory

1w

Unity Advisory

London, GB · Full-time · £180,000 – £250,000

About this role

Unity Advisory is a pure-play, experience-led CFO advisory firm providing integrated finance, commercial, tax and deals support. Free from audit conflicts and AI-enabled by design, it combines deep technical expertise with automation, analytics and AI. The Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory team offers end-to-end support for transaction and IPO journeys, covering IFRS & US GAAP, regulatory rules, carve-out reporting and internal controls.

You will lead end-to-end delivery working directly with CFOs on transactions, act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and lead development of accounting papers on complex issues. Oversee financial information requirements, SOX and internal controls programmes, while managing timelines, deliverables and relationships with auditors and regulators. Embed technology and automation to improve efficiency and consistency across engagements.

Operate with a tech-first delivery model, driving use of technology, data and AI in business development and execution. Move away from traditional manual approaches towards practical advice delivered at pace. Manage engagement commercials, lead proposals to win new work and build client relationships.

We're interested in highly skilled professionals who take initiative and seek growth opportunities. Support and develop junior and senior team members while improving delivery models, tools and processes. Ready to tackle clients’ most complex challenges in a firm focused on clarity over complexity and outcomes over hours.

Unity Advisory commits to an inclusive recruitment process in line with the Equality Act 2010, accommodating candidates needing assistance for interviews. Indicate any required adjustments in your application or when scheduling. Equal opportunity for all to succeed with dedicated support throughout.

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CPA
  • Extensive audit and accounting experience
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
  • Proven experience leading on capital markets transactions
  • Strong client leadership and commercial judgement
  • Experience improving delivery through technology or process change
  • Experience building and leading teams
  • Track record of winning and delivering work

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery working directly with CFOs and leadership teams on transactions
  • Act as a trusted advisor to CFOs and senior stakeholders
  • Lead the development of accounting papers in complex issues
  • Oversee financial information requirements
  • Lead on SOX and internal controls programmes
  • Embed technology and automation into how engagements are delivered
  • Lead proposals and win new work
  • Support and develop junior and senior team members

Benefits

  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
  • Accommodations for candidates requiring interview assistance
  • Support throughout the application and interview process
  • Equal opportunity to succeed per Equality Act 2010