Lecturer in Finance and Accounting

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated lecturer to teach accounting and finance programs. This full-time or part-time role involves developing and delivering courses, with a degree in accounting or a related field required. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance and flexible working policies. Interested candidates can apply via email, with a closing date of November 14, 2025.

Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme

52 days of holiday

Flexible working

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Must have teaching experience in accounting or finance.
• Degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience with AAT curriculum is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accounting and finance qualifications to students.
• Develop lesson plans and schemes of work.
• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Create and maintain high-quality learning standards.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business Studies

Job description

Job Details

• Address: West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3RL
• Salary: £29,583 – £36,906 per annum
• Hours: Full time/Part time (up to 35 hours per week)
• Contract: Permanent (starting as soon as possible)
• Reference: 8004

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with a background in accounting and finance to join our team as a lecturer. In this role, you will deliver and assess further education accounting and finance programmes, contribute to the development of both current and new course offerings, and support curriculum planning and material development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accounting and finance qualifications to a diverse range of students across the college, learning centres, and workplaces.
• Develop standard schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Participate in course team and departmental meetings.
• Disseminate exemplar teaching, learning, and assessment materials.
• Contribute to regular staff development sessions and assist in the creation of the annual self‑assessment and improvement plan.
• Maintain and promote the highest standards of quality within the programmes.
• Deliver both in‑person and online instruction.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, business studies or a related field.
• Experience as a lecturer or in a similar teaching role.
• Qualification in AAT or comprehensive understanding of the AAT curriculum (advantageous).

Benefits

• Membership in the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• Family‑friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking and on‑site canteen
• Company events and learning and development opportunities
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Career progression opportunities

  Equal Opportunities Statement

  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

  Application

  Apply by contacting the HR team via email at [e-mail]. The closing date is 8 am, 14 November 2025. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.