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Accounts Assistant salary in the UK (2026)

The median Accounts Assistant earns £30,000 in the UK. The typical range runs from £27,813 (25th percentile) to £33,100 (top 10%). Based on 10 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Accounts Assistant pay range
25th percentile£27,813
Median (50th)£30,000
75th percentile£32,250
Top 10% (90th)£33,100
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus1% of base
Typical employer pension4%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare11%

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Source: The Finance Pay Index, built on real UK finance salary data. Indicative benchmark for discussion, not financial advice.