Associate Professor in Accounting

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an ambitious Associate Professor in Accounting. The role involves conducting research, teaching undergraduate and master's modules, and undertaking administrative duties. Candidates must hold a PhD in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, and have experience in teaching and research outputs in top journals. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential, alongside potential for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching at University level.
• Experience with data analytics in Accounting.
• Portfolio of research outputs published in top journals in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and demonstrate research leadership in accounting.
• Teach on modules in Accounting in undergraduate and master's programmes.
• Take on administrative duties and academic citizenship activities.

Skills

Teaching at University level

Data analytics in Accounting

Education

PhD in Accounting or Finance or Economics

Job description

Overview

Full Time and Permanent Role

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 7th January 2026

Interview Date - w/c 26th January 2026

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

Responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious Associate Professor in Accounting who can show great potential as a researcher with outputs in the top journals in Accounting, and who has an impressive academic research agenda in the area of accounting. The holder of these posts will be involved with teaching in some of the broad areas of Accounting and Management Accounting, with associated responsibilities in administration of modules and students.

The Department of Finance and Accounting comprises two areas: Finance (The ICMA Centre) and Accountancy. The post-holder is expected to provide contributions in Accounting. You will contribute to research, teaching and administration, commensurate with the Associate Professor role.

• Conduct independent research and demonstrate research leadership in the area of accounting as well as applying for research grants;
• Teach on some modules in the broad area of Accounting in undergraduate and pre-experience master's programmes as agreed by the Head of Department of Finance and Accounting; ability to teach some of Management Accounting, Financial Accounting and Data Analytics in Accounting be a great advantage.
• Take on administrative duties and academic citizenship activities as well as academic leadership roles as appropriate;

Qualifications

You will have :

• A PhD in Accounting or Finance or Economics
• Experience with teaching at University level
• Experience with data analytics in Accounting
• Portfolio of research outputs published in top journals in Accounting

Contact

Contact details for advert:

Contact Name Radu Tunaru

Contact Job Title Head of Finance and Accounting Department

Contact Email address [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.