James Armes

James Armes is an Associate Professor in Accounting at the Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia (UEA). He joined NBS in 2015 as a full-time lecturer, specializing in teaching management accounting across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. His career includes over 20 years of teaching, starting with professional qualifications (AAT/ACCA) at City College Norwich and later as Programme Manager at INTO UEA, which prepares international students for UK higher education. He also serves as an External Examiner at the University of Northampton (2015–2019) and develops executive training materials on management accounting for operational managers.

Professionally, Armes is a Chartered Management Accountant with prior experience as an Internal Auditor at Yorkshire Water and a Project Accountant at Lotus Cars. His research interests focus on pedagogical approaches in accounting education and bridging theoretical concepts with practical managerial applications. He emphasizes innovative teaching methods, inspired by his belief that 'a good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love of learning.'

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his contributions to curriculum development and international education are notable. His office hours are Tuesdays 1:30–2:30 PM and Wednesdays 1–2 PM in EFRY 2.17, requiring prior email notification.