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Financial Accountant salary in the UK (2026)

The median Financial Accountant earns £55,000 in the UK. The typical range runs from £51,000 (25th percentile) to £62,650 (top 10%). Based on 7 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Financial Accountant pay range
25th percentile£51,000
Median (50th)£55,000
75th percentile£57,625
Top 10% (90th)£62,650
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus9% of base
Typical employer pension5%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare50%

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The median Finance Analyst earns £40,000, 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.