What is the typical salary for a Accountant in the UK?

Based on 68 current UK Accountant vacancies, salaries typically range from £35,000 to £55,000 per year, with a median of £45,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Accountant jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Accountant staff are Leicester, City of London, York, Shrewsbury, Bristol.

Accountant Jobs

Q: How many Accountant jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 2.5K live Accountant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 2.5K live Accountant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

Part of our Accountancy jobs sector.

Accountants prepare and review financial records, manage tax compliance and produce statutory accounts. UK employers split roles by qualification — AAT for assistant grades; ACA, ACCA or CIMA for qualified positions. Industry, practice and public-sector roles all run in parallel; remote and hybrid working is common at qualified level.

By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

Accountant salary in the UK

£35,000 – £55,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 68 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£45,000

Median pay

Per year

2.5K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Accountant listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Accountants right now

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Financial Accountant - Banking

Michael Page

City of London, London Permanent £60000 - £65000/annum Bonus, Healthcare, Pension, Hybrid

10 applied

Qualified or QBE Financial Accountant is required to support a finance function within a regulated banking environment, covering...

7 days ago View Apply →

Project Accountant

Morgan McKinley (South West)

Sherborne, Dorset Permanent £45000 - £50000/annum

10 applied

Morgan Mc. Kinley is currently partnering with a well established and reputable business based in Sherborne, to recruit a Project...

7 days ago View Apply →

Financial Accountant - Ideal First Move from Practice

Hays Senior Finance

Manchester, Greater Manchester Permanent £45000 - £50000/annum £45,000 - £50,000 +benefits

As Financial Accountant, you'll support the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across several UK and offshore...

7 days ago View Apply →

Practice Accountant

Mellis Blue

Watford Permanent £45000 - £55000/annum

10 applied

Building and maintaining strong client relationships is essential, as you will act as the key point of contact for day-to-day...

7 days ago View Apply →

Global Financial Accountant

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Norwich Permanent £30000/annum

A Financial Accountant role with genuine international scope, within a fast-growing business. This is a broad and commercially...

7 days ago View Apply →

Accountant

Matchtech

Kidlington, Oxfordshire Contract £400 - £450/day

10 applied

Contract Accountant. Kidlington. 4-5 Month Contract | £400 per day | Hybrid Working. We are supporting an innovative automotive...

7 days ago View Apply →

Accountant, Manager / Senior Manager

Blusource Professional Services Ltd

Derby, Derbyshire Permanent £51000 - £78000/annum Hybrid, Parking, Generous holidays

This management / leadership job role is with a flexible, modern and popular accountancy practice, based in Derby, who can...

7 days ago View Apply →

Accountant

P. N. Daly Ltd · Direct

OL16, Milnrow, Borough of Rochdale Permanent £75000 - £100000/annum

10 applied

Company Accountant – Market-Leading Civil Engineering Contractor. Location: Near Rochdale (Head Offices) Salary: Competitive...

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Management Accountant

Eaton Syalon Ltd

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Permanent £50000 - £52000/annum

Management Accountant. North Nottinghamshire | Full Time | £52,000 + Benefits. Eaton Syalon are delighted to be supporting a...

7 days ago View Apply →

Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group

Fareham Contract £50000 - £70000/annum employer pension contribution up to

10 applied

CMA Recruitment Group is working with a major, nationally recognised employer with a large Hampshire operation on the appointment...

7 days ago View Apply →

Management Accountant

Axon Moore

Manchester Permanent £45000 - £55000/annum plus hybrid working and excellent be

10 applied

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing business in Manchester city centre, to appoint a Management...

7 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Management Accountant

Trinity House Group Ltd

South Birmimgham Contract £33000 - £37000/annum

10 applied

Are you an Assistant Management Accountant looking for a role where you can build on your management accounts experience while...

7 days ago View Apply →