The employment market within the finance and accounting market is changing and this is reflected in salaries being offered by our clients to our candidates. With higher salaries and a with expanded benefits packages and benefits being offered when hiring and retaining the best staff. Importantly, a clear career development path and providing employees with the support to achieve it are critical to attracting the best talent.
2024 Salary Guide
Salary percentiles
Starting salaries are not one-size-fits-all, which is why they are separated into three percentiles based on multiple factors. The percentiles account for differences in experience, skill, professional certifications, demand for the role, and the size/complexity of the company that’s hiring. The salaries do not include any bonuses or benefits.
25th Percentile
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th Percentile
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th Percentile
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications.
| JOB TITLE | 25th | 50th | 75th |
| Chief Financial Officer | £125,000 | £170,000 | £205,000 |
| Group Finance Director | £110,250 | £126,500 | £140,000 |
| Finance Director | £84,250 | £100,000 | £123,500 |
| Shared Service Centre Director | £77,500 | £88,000 | £100,000 |
| Group Financial Controller | £76,500 | £92,250 | £127,500 |
| Financial Controller | £67,750 | £82,000 | £90,250 |
| Finance Manager | £53,500 | £62,000 | £66,000 |
| Group Accountant | £54,000 | £61,500 | £66,250 |
| Qualified Management/Financial Accountant | £49,500 | £54,000 | £58,000 |
| Director of Audit & Risk | £87,000 | £91,750 | £105,000 |
| Internal Audit Manager | £57,500 | £65,000 | £70,000 |
| Internal Auditor | £50,000 | £53,250 | £58,750 |
| Treasury Manager | £65,250 | £72,500 | £78,000 |
| Treasury Accountant | £50,000 | £54,500 | £61,500 |
| Tax Manager | £58,500 | £71,000 | £87,500 |
| Tax Accountant | £50,250 | £55,000 | £61,500 |
Regional variances
Due to the cost of living, availability of talent and other factors, starting salaries vary by market. We place candidates across all UK regions and use what we learn each year to set regional variances to help you determine pay in your area. Simply increase or decrease the national starting salary by the percentage listed for the various UK regions.
- United Kingdom 100%
- West Midlands – 1%
- Scotland + 9%
- East of England + 6%
- North East England – 5%
- London + 22%
- North West England – 1%
- South East England + 10%
- Yorkshire – 3%
- South West England + 5%
- East Midlands – 3%
- Wales – 2%
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