Professor of Accounting

The Accounting and Finance Division at AMBS is seeking to appoint a highly qualified individual for the position of Professor in Accounting. We welcome applications from candidates undertaking research in any area of accounting and using any theoretical and methodological approaches.

The successful candidate is expected to have a strong track record of high quality and impactful academic research with publications in world-leading journals in accounting and related fields; maintain an international academic profile and network to promote the visibility and external engagement of the Division; provide leadership in administrative roles, mentorship to junior faculty members, and supervision of doctoral students; contribute to the teaching excellence of accounting courses and degree programmes across various levels.

The University of Manchester is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse academic community. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups in academia.

We are one of the largest accounting and finance units in Europe and the world, with an outstanding track record of excellence in research and teaching.

Our accounting subject group has considerable strengths in both qualitative and quantitative research across core areas such as auditing, financial reporting, and management accounting, with faculty members publishing in top tier accounting journals on the Financial Times Top 50 list. Our faculty members also hold editorial positions various high quality journals affiliated with leading accounting academic associations in Europe, UK, and US.  

We offer a wide range of specialist degree programmes in both undergraduate and postgraduate level. These include undergraduate degree programs in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers and endorsed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). We also contribute to MBA and executive education programmes.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should be uploaded on JobTrain. The documents uploaded to the CV section are restricted to 1MB (optional supporting document is limited to 500 KB). If the size limits are insufficient, the documents can be sent to AMBSAccountingjobs@manchester.ac.uk with a clear indication of the post you are applying to.

Applications must be received by 28th February 2025

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

• Prof. Edward Lee: edward.lee@manchester.ac.uk
• Prof. Sven Modell: sven.modell@manchester.ac.uk
• Dr. Vlad-Andrei Porumb: vlad-andrei.porumb@manchester.ac.uk
• Prof. Anne Stafford: anne.stafford@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.