Martin Roberts

Martin Roberts is a lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the Sheffield Business School in the Department of Finance Accounting and Management Accounting. He specializes in management accounting and has extensive industry experience in FTSE100 companies. He also served as a consultant UK Finance Director for Eldon Electric Ltd alongside his academic role.

Education:

• 2017: Doctor of Philosophy, Fin Accounting & Man Accounting, Sheffield Hallam University
• 2012: M.Res Business, Sheffield Hallam University
• 2008: FHEA - Fellow of the Higher Education Authority
• 2006: Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• 1995: BA Accounting and Management Control, Sheffield Hallam University

His research focuses on financial literacy, management accounting, and pedagogical issues including group work, communication apprehension, and professional accounting skills. He is dedicated to ensuring accounting students are ready to add value to organizations.

His recent publications explore accounting education, student performance, communication self-efficacy, and collaborative teaching interventions, spanning educational psychology, forensic accounting, and curriculum design.

Scientific awards and honors:

• Inspirational Teaching Award (2013, 2015, 2019)
• Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA)

He has received research grants including a 2014 BMAF grant for "An Investigation into Group Work" and serves on examination panels for professional accounting bodies (CIMA, ACCA).