The average advertised pay for a Qualified 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 Qualified Accountant in the UK is £44,000 a year, based on 13 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £3,670 a month or £22.56 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 87% of current adverts are permanent, and 75% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Qualified Accountant adverts mention AI or automation 1% of the time.
Median advertised salary for Qualified 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% |
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