Associate Lecturer in Accounting and Finance (Auditing)

Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Lancashire invites applications for an Associate Lecturer in Auditing to support teaching and delivery of auditing modules in Semester 1 2026/27. You will join an ambitious Accounting and Finance team, contributing to learning materials, supporting student learning, and assisting with assessment and feedback as part of a collaborative teaching team.

We are seeking someone with relevant academic or professional accounting experience, excellent communication skills, and a flexible

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in Auditing.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Flexible and engaging teaching approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Postgraduate and/or professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support auditing modules within Semester 1 2026/27.
• Develop and deliver learning materials for auditing topics.
• Support students with learning and provide feedback and assessment where required.
• Collaborate with module leader and Accounting and Finance team to ensure high-quality teaching.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance

Postgraduate/professional qualification (preferred)

Job description

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

If you are passionate about Accounting and Finance and enjoy supporting students to develop their professional knowledge and skills, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an Associate Lecturer with expertise in Auditing to support teaching and delivery of our auditing modules in Semester 1 2026/27.

You will join an ambitious and supportive academic team focused on providing students with high-quality, practical and career-focused learning experiences.

Working alongside the module leader and wider Accounting and Finance team, you will contribute to teaching, develop and deliver appropriate learning materials, support students with their learning, and contribute to assessment and feedback where required. These responsibilities align with the Associate Lecturer role, which focuses on module delivery and supporting students as part of the teaching team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant academic or professional accounting experience who is interested in contributing to university teaching.

About you:

• Have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Accounting and Finance or a relevant subject.
• Have relevant academic and/or professional experience in Auditing.
• Have excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Bring a flexible and engaging approach to teaching and supporting students.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a teaching team.
• Ideally hold a relevant postgraduate and/or professional accounting qualification.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr Ahmad Abu-Arja, Associate Dean.

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.

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.