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Management Accountant salary in the UK (2026)

The median Management Accountant earns £45,250 in the UK. The typical range runs from £40,875 (25th percentile) to £59,170 (top 10%). Based on 12 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Management Accountant pay range
25th percentile£40,875
Median (50th)£45,250
75th percentile£51,550
Top 10% (90th)£59,170
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus4% of base
Typical employer pension3%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare64%

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The median Financial Accountant earns £42,375, that is £-2,875 more than a Management Accountant.

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