Lecturer in Accounting Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Senior Lecturer – Accounting and Finance
Aston Business School, Aston University

Location: Aston University Main Campus, Birmingham
Salary: £56,921 to £66,537 per annum (Grade 10)
Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: Sunday 1 June 2025 at 23:59 BST
Interview Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Reference Number: 0069-25
Release Date: Thursday 1 May 2025

Aston Business School is one of the UK’s leading academic institutions, holding triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA). We are proud to be one of only three UK institutions awarded the Small Business Charter Gold Award, recognising our excellence in business engagement.

The Department of Accounting and Finance comprises nearly 50 academic staff delivering highly regarded undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In addition to our Birmingham-based teaching, we also operate in London and internationally.

As part of our strategic expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and inspirational academic to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to our teaching, research, supervision of PhD/DBA students, and broader citizenship activities within the department.

Our department has a strong research and teaching culture. We focus on areas such as accounting governance and regulation, management accounting, decision-making using accounting information, accountability, taxation, and accounting education. We host two specialist research units in public sector and not-for-profit governance and sustainability accounting, as well as a Research Centre in Personal Financial Wellbeing and a Research Group on fraud.

We are looking for candidates with strong applied or empirical research capabilities, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive, positive approach. Experience in generating research income and creating impactful external partnerships is highly valued. At Senior Lecturer level, we expect leadership contributions in advancing our research, external funding, and impact agendas.

Essential Requirements:

• A good undergraduate degree, a Master’s qualification, and relevant professional qualifications and/or a PhD in a related field.
• Teaching experience or equivalent qualifications in higher education.
• Industry experience in accounting is desirable but not essential.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and collegial individual to shape and grow a high-performing academic department.

Why Aston University?
We are committed to equality and diversity and proud supporters of the Athena SWAN Charter (Gold Award holders). We provide a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive working environment. Our central Birmingham campus offers excellent transport connections, with London just 1.2 hours away by train. Aston also has a presence in London and international partnerships worldwide.

Visa Sponsorship:
The salary and duties associated with this role meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. For more details, please see Skilled Worker visa guidance.

Contact Information:
For role-specific enquiries:
Professor Andy Lymer
Head of Department
Email: a.lymer@aston.ac.uk

For questions about the recruitment process:
Recruitment Team
Email: recruitment@aston.ac.uk
Phone: 0121 204 4500

We support flexible working arrangements where possible. To discuss flexible options for this role, please contact the recruiting manager.

If you require any part of the job details or application form in an alternative format, contact recruitment@aston.ac.uk.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.