Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Accounting and Finance

About the role

Worcester Business School is seeking an innovative and forward‑thinking Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance to join the expanding Department of Management & Finance. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching and curriculum development in a vibrant academic environment, with a particular focus on expertise in financial accounting and reporting, financial management, international banking and investment, taxation, and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Accounting and Finance.
• Support student success through a student‑centred approach to learning.
• Enhance the School’s profile through innovative teaching and curriculum development.
• Contribute to the development of new teaching materials and the application of ICT in learning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Contemporary subject knowledge and professional experience in Accounting and Finance.
• Experience teaching in UK higher education or developing professionals in a UK context.
• Strong communication skills and a student‑centred approach to learning.
• Professional qualification in Accounting/Finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW).
• Proficiency in ICT and its application to teaching and learning.

Benefits

• Annual incremental salary increase for Lecturers up to £43,482, with progression to £47,389; Senior Lecturers £56,535 progressing to £61,759, subject to performance and the university reward scheme.
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days).
• Access to Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Tusker Car Leasing.
• Wellbeing advice and support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• In‑house training and development support.
• Friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture and work environment.
• Employment through Uniworc Limited (a wholly‑owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester) with automatic enrolment into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Potential eligibility for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to individual circumstances and visa rules.

Pay

Annual incremental increase for Lecturer up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389; for Senior Lecturer £56,535, with the opportunity to progress to £61,759, subject to performance and the university reward scheme.