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Financial Accountant salary in the UK (2026)

The median Financial Accountant earns £53,500 in the UK. The typical range runs from £49,688 (25th percentile) to £61,425 (top 10%). Based on 8 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Financial Accountant pay range
25th percentile£49,688
Median (50th)£53,500
75th percentile£57,563
Top 10% (90th)£61,425
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus7% of base
Typical employer pension5%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare43%

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The median Finance Analyst earns £38,500, that is £-15,000 more than a Financial Accountant.

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