Environmental concerns amongst investors are creating 'green jobs' in the City.

City institutions are acutely aware of the need to be good corporate citizens, with particular regard to how organisations in which they invest conduct their business.

'Larger investment banks are offering low carbon investment solutions - but newer, environmentally sensitive banking groups are occupying the limelight,' says Sarah Williams of FSS City . These groups - such as Climate Change Capital and Low Carbon Accelerator - focus purely on offering investment opportunities with reduced environment impact.

The youth of the ethical investment sector means employers can't afford to recruit only those candidates with green accounting experience, according to Williams: 'If candidates have financially assessed and accounted for potential corporate carbon footprints, this certainly boosts their chances of securing ethical fund roles,' she says. 'But few people do. Commodities accountants may be more appropriate but anyone with solid risk and audit business skill sets could be considered, as they'd have a relevant skill set to build on.'

Jobseekers want to know more: 'Many accountants examine potential employers' environmental principles before committing,' says Williams. 'Some will even move to a similar role to their current one if they feel their concerns are more likely to be met.'

But employers are less bothered about candidates' personal green commitments: 'Don't expect banks to drop expectations of a Big 4 background and good academics on the basis that you're more environmentally conscious,' warns Steve Forro of Indigo City . 'I've yet to hear of a bank rejecting someone because they're not green enough.'