The average advertised pay for a Management Accountant, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026The average advertised salary for a Management Accountant in the UK is £45,000 a year, based on 82 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £3,750 a month or £23.08 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 85% of current adverts are permanent, and 70% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Management Accountant adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
Median advertised salary for Management Accountant beside other job titles in accountancy and finance, from the lowest paid to the highest.
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Director | £100,000 | 44 | 90% | 2% |
| Financial Accountant | £55,000 | 105 | 83% | 0% |
| Insurance Broker | £48,000 | 19 | 91% | 0% |
| Management Accountant | £45,000 | 125 | 85% | 0% |
| Qualified Accountant | £44,000 | 38 | 87% | 1% |
| Trainee Accountant | £31,000 | 12 | 90% | 0% |
| Payroll Administrator | £31,000 | 63 | 63% | 1% |
| Claims Handler | £28,000 | 27 | 94% | 0% |
SF Partners
Management Accountant. Location: Leicestershire. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + study support. 1 day working from home. Hours:...
Elevation Recruitment Group
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a large, highly successful and well-established business in...
Escape
Are you a qualified Management Accountant who enjoys looking beyond the numbers. We're working with an established UK business...
Matchtech
Our client is a Management Accountant to join their Finance team in Wroxham on a permanent basis, supporting accurate monthly...
Hays Accounts and Finance
You'll be joining a market-leading organisation as a Management Accountant to support a growing business unit. This is an...
Hays Accounts and Finance
Operating within a fast-paced operational environment, the business has built a strong reputation within its sector and continues...
Morgan McKinley (South West)
Management Accountant | £55,000 - £65,000 | Gloucester | Contract. Morgan Mckinley are looking for a Management Accountant to...
Hays Senior Finance
As Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in managing and reporting on grant-funded activities across the organisation....
CMA Recruitment Group
CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a PE backed technology business to recruit a Management...
Chase and Holland
Management Accountant – Scunthorpe - £40,028. Are you an experienced Management Accountant and looking for your next exciting...
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