Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)

Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)

Careers at Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)

Accounting for Sustainability was established by HM King Charles III in 2004, when he was The Prince of Wales, to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual. Today we work with leading CFOs, finance managers, business schools, regulators, standard setters and more, to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy.

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Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) is a charity that’s on a mission to transform finance and business practice to achieve sustainable economic systems and value the natural and social capital. They help organisations understand how they can achieve sustainable outcomes through the decisions they make. There are many reasons why we like A4S: they have a great mission, they work with the biggest organisations in the world to make the biggest impact, and their Glassdoor reviews are off the charts. They’ve got a team that is “engaged, passionate and always willing to go the extra mile”. If you want to make a big impact by influencing the biggest organisations in the world, A4S is the place for you.

Stats we are proud of

  • 53

    Published case studies and podcasts in 2021

  • 52

    Graduates from the A4S Academy 2020-21 cohort

  • 14

    Accounting Bodies Network members committed to net zero

  • 2

    Live broadcasts from Glasgow at COP26

Behind the scenes

Benefits & progressive ways of working

Flexible working

  • Working hours

    Flex hours

  • Team trips

    Team trips

  • Coworking budget

    Coworking budget

  • Pet friendly

    Pet friendly

What the team says

Star
9.2 / 10*
Conversations
13 verified employee reviews

Best for...
(as reviewed by current employees)

  • 📣 Mission & Purpose
    12
  • 👩‍👧‍👧 Team members
    11
  • 📖 Opportunities to learn
    8
  • 🏖 Flexibility
    2
  • ⛑ Employee wellbeing
    2
  • 🥰 Employee recognition
    2
  • 🤩 Flat hierarchy
    1
  • 😎 Autonomy
    1

* Employees annoymously reviewed this organisation as part of our Escape 100: Top Organisations to escape to campaign.

  • Employee

    Employee

    Mar 2022

    📣 Mission & Purpose
    The team here are deeply ingrained in the mission of A4S. Each individual contributes their learnings and passions to this company and impactful projects are born out of those passions!

    👩‍👧‍👧 Team members
    Encouraging, welcoming, inclusive and fun team to be a part of!

    Overall

    A4S is a mission driven company with equality within the team rooted in every interaction. Voices are heard and respected, deadlines are met, everyone pulls their weight, and the pay is competitive and fair!
  • Sw

    Susan whyte

    Mar 2022

    📖 Opportunities to learn
    We are a small organization so everyone gets to be involved in everything which means exposure to senior corporate representatives and technical experts - hearing them talk about real life challenges and solutions is a fantastic way to learn

    📣 Mission & Purpose
    There is clarity on what we are doing - changing how finance make decisions . We can see and hear from our members the impact our work and support is making , that is very motivating.

    👩‍👧‍👧 Team members
    Small (but growing) and energetic team who are always willing to help and support!

    Overall

    We have clarity of mission and we can see the impact. We work with leaders in the corporate world who inspire us every day and we can see the global dial moving. The team are a unit and we gather around the greatest priority supporting each other. Its busy, but the feedback we get makes it worth it.
  • JS

    Jamie Stewart

    Mar 2022

    📖 Opportunities to learn
    The team are always trying new activities, which comes with new experiences and opportunites to learn. Having worked at A4S for a few years, I still find myself learning something new every week.

    📣 Mission & Purpose
    A4S has a clear mission and purpose, but importantly the ability to make change happen.

    👩‍👧‍👧 Team members
    The team are the best part of working for A4S. Very friendly and understanding, and there is always an emphasis on teamwork. Everyone is treated as a human being that is valued and can provide value.

    Overall

    An important mission, excellent team and an accessible senior management team.

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