About The Role
We are continuing our search for an Associate Professor in Accounting to join our outstanding faculty and strengthen our profile in financial accounting, capital markets, and archival research. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary group of accounting scholars who work together in a collegiate, inclusive, supportive, and developmental environment. Our group culture is positive and values feedback, teamwork, transparency, and discussion. We enjoy a facilitative and progressive research and teaching infrastructure and a generous and competitive research budget.
Informal Queries
* For informal queries, please contact Hendrik Vollmer (Professor) at hendrik.vollmer@wbs.ac.uk
Flexible Working
* We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
About You
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with interests and expertise in financial accounting, capital markets, and archival research. Candidates with strong and productive networks of outstanding scholars, commercial practitioners, and leadership experience in research and teaching are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will demonstrate ability to publish consistently in leading accounting journals, lead and develop programmes of research and teaching, and demonstrate potential for promotion to Professor.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world. Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. Our [online] rankings are provided here. We value curiosity, openness, restlessness, and excellence as core values and operate with a Change Maker mindset. We foster a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.
Change Makers
* See the bigger picture and consider the ripple effect of actions.
* Challenge the norm and seek better ways to make a difference.
* Have the drive to deliver and implement change.
Our CORE Values
* Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
* Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change.
* Restlessness. We strive for more and never stand still.
* Excellence. We hold ourselves to high standards.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Find out more at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026; Research Excellence Framework 2021.
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 6th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:
* Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
* Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
* Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with reference to the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
* Interview Date: 5th and 6th May 2026
* Start Date: 1st August 2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What We Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a DBS check; all employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Right to Work in the UK: If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow the linked information for obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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