Associate Professor in Accounting(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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December 14, 2025
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Job Description

The Opportunity

Henley Business School invites applications for an Associate Professor in Accounting to join its Department of Finance and Accounting on a permanent basis. We are looking for an ambitious academic with a strong and developing international research profile, capable of contributing original, high‑quality scholarship to the accounting discipline.

This role offers the opportunity to combine impactful research with engaging teaching and meaningful academic leadership within one of the UK’s leading business schools. The successful candidate will play an active role in shaping the Department’s research culture, teaching portfolio, and academic community.

About the Department

The Department of Finance and Accounting comprises two complementary areas:

  • Finance, based within the ICMA Centre

Accounting

This appointment sits within the Accounting area, where the post holder will contribute across research, teaching, and academic citizenship, aligned with the expectations of an Associate Professor role.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Professor will be expected to:

  • Lead and deliver independent, high‑quality research in accounting, with outputs targeted at top‑ranked international journals
  • Demonstrate research leadership through the development of a clear and ambitious research agenda
  • Actively pursue external research funding, including competitive grant applications
  • Teach and convene modules across undergraduate and pre‑experience postgraduate programmes in Accounting, as agreed with the Head of Department
  • Contribute to teaching in areas such as Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Data Analytics in Accounting (experience in these areas is highly desirable)
  • Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, including doctoral candidates where appropriate
  • Undertake academic leadership, administrative responsibilities, and broader academic citizenship activities that support the Department and School

Essential Requirements

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

  • A completed PhD in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • A strong record of peer‑reviewed research publications in leading accounting journals
  • Experience of teaching at university level across accounting‑related subjects
  • Demonstrable expertise or experience in data analytics within accounting
  • The ability to contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive academic environment

Visa and Right to Work Information

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker Route, subject to meeting the relevant salary and points‑based criteria. Applicants considering this route are strongly advised to review the official UK Visas and Immigration guidance prior to applying.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Reading is committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community. We proudly support the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and initiatives promoting LGBT+ equality. As a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2), we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are open to job‑share, part‑time, and flexible working arrangements, where compatible with business needs.

Useful Government and Official Resources

Applicants may find the following official resources helpful:

Skilled Worker visa guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Equality Act 2010 guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

Informal Enquiries

Contact:
Professor Radu Tunaru
Head of Finance and Accounting Department
Email: r.s.tunaru@reading.ac.uk

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