Professor in Accounting & Finance

GBS Group (UK); Wetherby; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A prominent UK educational institution is seeking a Lecturer for their BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme. This full-time, permanent role, based in Leeds, requires expertise in delivering core accounting modules. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance, with lecturing experience and a passion for education. Offering competitive salary, annual leave, and benefits including a workplace pension and tuition reimbursement. The institution values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Previous UK HE lecturing experience delivering core accounting modules.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Develop and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities and administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Education

Master's degree in Accounting and Finance

PhD

Job description

Department:

Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)

Location:

Leeds – On site

Contract:

Full‑Time, Permanent (40 hours per week). Sponsorship not offered.

Salary:

£51,000

Our Vision:

Changing lives through education.

The Role:

Lecturer across undergraduate levels for the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme. Flexibility required to teach during weekdays, evenings and weekends. Your accounting and finance expertise can ignite a passion for learning and make an impact that lasts a lifetime.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver and assess student work, ensuring all learning outcomes are met.
• Develop, update and improve course materials.
• Use a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials.
• Actively engage in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties.
• Keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.
• Work towards objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and progression.

About You:

• Hold a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from the UK or equivalent. PhD desirable.
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience delivering core accounting modules (Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Audit, or similar).
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Maintain accurate reporting and thorough, organised student records.
• Work under pressure, prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent).
• Full qualification from PSRB's such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and/or IFA.

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.