Average guidance
£47,500 per year
Mid-level market point
Finance
Accountant average salary
A salary reference for practice, industry, and public-sector accounting positions.
Average salary
Accountant
These figures are drawn from recent live North Star adverts where pay is shown. Use the signed-in salary guide if you want location, experience, and work-pattern filters.
Expected range
£38,400 - £54,800 per year
Based on recent adverts with pay shown
Sample size
13
Adverts used
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What this snapshot means
- This guide uses 13 live salary examples for 18 matched roles with annual salary data.
- No location filter was applied, so this range reflects a broader UK mix of similar roles rather than one local market.
- The range includes North Star roles and imported outside listings where pay was visible.
Example live roles
Assistant Accountant
West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub | Warwick
£40,000 - £45,000
Management Accountant
Heap & Co | Peterborough
£50,000 - £60,000
Management Accountant
West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub | Redditch
£45,000 - £50,000
Financial Accountant
OakRock Ltd | Cheltenham
£60,000 - £70,000
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