About the role:

We are recruiting for a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance (Auditing & Financial Accounting) to join our Business School team. The role will make an important contribution to the academic development, course management and delivery of our Accounting and Finance provision, with particular expertise in Financial Accounting and Auditing.

You will contribute to teaching across our portfolio, including taking responsibility for relevant modules, supporting students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contributing to the continued development and enhancement of our curriculum. You will also have opportunities to contribute to research, knowledge exchange and the School’s wider engagement with industry, employers and professional communities.

A particularly important aspect of this role is the connection between academic learning and the accounting profession. We are therefore looking for someone who can bring relevant professional accountancy expertise into the classroom and help prepare students for successful careers within accounting and finance.

About you:

You will have expertise in Accounting and Finance, particularly Financial Accounting and Auditing, alongside experience of teaching within higher education. You will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning that engages students and connects academic theory with contemporary professional practice.

You will hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA), with current membership of the professional body. Importantly, you will also have experience of preparing learners for, teaching towards and/or assessing professional accountancy examinations, particularly within Financial Accounting and Auditing.

You will bring a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. You will have the ability to contribute to research and knowledge exchange and to build productive relationships with students, colleagues, employers and other external stakeholders. 

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Accounting and Finance, or a related discipline and a relevant postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline are essential for this role.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Louise McArdle, Associate Dean, via email in the first instance. 

Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. 

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Division: Academic/Research

Salary: £42,254 to £48,822 per annum