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UK finance and accounting salary benchmarks and trends

2027 UK Salary Guide

Book a salary consultation Jobseekers: Explore opportunities and grow your career. In the UK labour market, finance and accounting hiring managers are re-evaluating salary ranges to help compete for professionals with specialised skills and experience. As roles evolve with the growing use of AI, demand is high for talent who can interpret data, maintain compliance and apply sound judgment to validate AI-driven processes. These professionals know their value, making it harder for employers to compete for them when pay falls below market rates or roles expand in scope without corresponding salary adjustments. Hiring managers: Meet with us to get customised salary insights and guidance so you can build offers candidates say yes to.

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Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Transactional Finance Manager 54250 63000 71750 Financial Analyst - Financial Services 49500 55500 63000 Part-Qualified Financial Analyst 33000 40250 47000 Accounts Payable-Accounts Receivables Manager - Financial Services 40500 46000 52000 Accounts Payable-Accounts Receivables Clerk - Financial Services 26000 30000 32750 Payroll Manager 38750 45250 55000 Purchase Ledger Manager 38750 45000 52000 Credit Control Manager 36500 44000 50000 Part-Qualified Financial Accountant - Financial Services 36500 40500 45000 Part-Qualified Financial Accountant 31750 36000 41000 Part-Qualified Management Accountant - Financial Services 34500 39750 44500 Part-Qualified Management Accountant 33750 37250 43000 Assistant Fund Accountant - Financial Services 32750 36500 40500 Assistant Management-Financial Accountant 28000 33750 39000 Bookkeeper 29500 32500 34750 Payroll Administrator 27500 30250 33750 Credit Controller 27750 30250 33250 Accounts Assistant 27500 30500 32750 Sales Ledger Clerk 26250 29250 33250 Purchase Ledger Clerk 26000 28250 31000 Graduate Accounts Assistant - Financial Services 26000 28000 30000
25th percentile
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th percentile
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th percentile
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications.

2027 UK finance and accounting compensation trends

Insights at a glance

42%

of finance and accounting hiring managers are offering salaries above their planned ranges to secure top talent.

67%

cite the need to secure candidates with specialised skills as a reason.

36%

are paying more for professionals with generative AI skills.

Specialised skills commanding premiums

Professionals with the following skills may command higher pay: Financial analysis Financial reporting Data analytics Regulatory filings ERP/CMS systems Budgeting and forecasting AI skills Tax knowledge

Salary negotiations

Candidates with specialised, in-demand skill sets have greater leverage in compensation discussions, and many employers are responding in kind. The finance and accounting salary guide points to a targeted, skills-driven approach to compensation, where negotiation is driven by the premium placed on hard-to-find expertise.

73%

of managers are willing to negotiate base pay.

41%

say candidates frequently negotiate higher salaries based on specialised skills.

30%

of professionals struggle with knowing their market worth.

Rewards that motivate career moves

When base pay is similar, finance and accounting professionals weigh other factors heavily when considering a job change. Benefits, perks and incentives can help companies strengthen offers and stand out to in-demand candidates. Top benefits and perks that would motivate a job change include:

Work‑life balance and flexibility

Hybrid work options, flexible work schedules, unpaid leave, sabbaticals/leaves of absence

Financial

Bonuses, meal vouchers, commuting discounts, home office equipment allowance Build a competitive perks and benefits package

Roles, industries and certifications on the rise

Salary growth above the 1.4% average for finance and accounting positions is expected for roles that require strong financial reporting, regulatory compliance, forecasting and analytical expertise, particularly within highly regulated and fast-evolving sectors such as financial services. +4.9% Qualified Financial Accountant - Financial Services +3.8% Part-Qualified Financial Accountant - Financial Services +2.9% Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst +2.9% Regulatory Accountant +2.6% AP/AR Clerk - Financial Services +2.3% Assistant Management/Financial Accountant
Certain industries continue to invest heavily in finance and accounting talent, especially where organisations are navigating growth, regulatory requirements, financial transformation, cost management and increased reporting demands. Business Services Education / Research Energy / Utilities / Renewables Engineering / Manufacturing / Industrial Facilities FinTech / Financial Services Healthcare / Welfare Leisure / Travel Creative Services Technology / SaaS Trade / Retail
Certifications can justify higher pay when they validate expertise in accounting, financial reporting, audit, taxation and regulatory compliance. AAT ACA ACCA / CIMA ATT CTA

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The salary benchmarks in the UK Salary Guide From Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process designed to reflect projected market trends for 2027. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has placed across the UK, along with 365k third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use for independent validation. Non-salary data referenced in the UK Salary Guide is based on online surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. Robert Half commissioned research amongst 1,500 respondents using an online data collection methodology. The respondents represent 500 hiring managers and 1,000 workers in finance and accounting, IT and technology, administrative and office support, marketing and creative, and legal. Respondents are drawn from a sample of small-to-midsized enterprises (20-249 employees), and large (250-plus employees) private, publicly listed and public sector organisations across the UK.
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