As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accountant III in the United Kingdom is £49,854, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £44,109 to £57,536, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £44,109
50TH(Median)   £49,854
75TH   £57,536
Accountant III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Accountant III Salary £44,109 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Accountant III Salary £49,854 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Accountant III Salary £57,536 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Accountant III Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Accountant III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Accountant III is about £49,854 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,155, and a weekly pay of around £959. Click the switch button below to see more details about Accountant III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Accountant IIIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Accountant III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,881 - £48,396, while Intermediate make £45,395 - £48,825, Senior earn £46,338 - £49,683, Specialist earn £49,425 - £53,638, Expert can reach £51,230 - £55,816 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Accountant III £47,282
Intermediate Level Accountant III £47,710
Senior Level Accountant III £48,568
Specialist Level Accountant III £52,147
Expert Level Accountant III £54,211
£47,282 0 yr
£47,710 < 2 yrs
£48,568 2-4 yrs
£52,147 5-8 yrs
£54,211 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Accountant III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Accountant III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £53,842 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £50,224, and Manchester pays around £47,788 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Cost Accountant III or Accountant III?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Cost Accountant III makes more than an Accountant III. An Cost Accountant III earns an average annual salary of £64,675. And an Accountant III earns an average annual salary of £49,854.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant III
£57,727
£71,604
Tax Accountant III
£42,961
£57,511
Financial Reporting Accountant III
£70,243
£79,591
Financial Accountant III
£37,400
£56,315

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