Lecturer in Accounting (Auditing/Financial Accounting)

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Job titleLecturer in Accounting (Auditing/Financial Accounting) Job referenceA7960 Date posted09/07/2021 Application closing date02/08/2021 LocationPlymouth Salary£34,804 to £49,553 per annum - Grade 7/8 Contract TypePermanent, Full-time Job category/typeAcademic/Research AttachmentsBlank Description
A top 500 Times Higher World Ranked institution, the has an established commitment to sustainability and high-quality research and education. Plymouth Business School sits within the University’s largest Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business.

is both ambitious and forward-looking. In this regard, the School has recently completed a comprehensive revisioning exercise of its teaching provision, focused on providing a high-quality ‘2030 business education experience’ which is designed from the perspective of students who aim to function in a global labour market.

The Business School has a substantial 2021 REF submission, and increasingly committed to making research contributions in the areas of social, economic and environmental responsibility which result in impactful changes in business practice.

Through research-led teaching, our mission is to put business-ready graduates on a path to a successful career which is balanced in terms of work-life perspectives. We aim to do this by creating confidence, resilience and agility in our students.

As part of our forward planning plan we aim to appoint a Lecturer in Accounting (auditing / financial accounting) to further develop our work and portfolio.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please email

Interviews are likely to take place w/c 16th August 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working will be considered.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.