As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accounts Assistant in the United Kingdom is £30,890, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £28,770 to £32,774, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £28,770
50TH(Median)   £30,890
75TH   £32,774
Accounts Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Accounts Assistant Salary £28,770 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Accounts Assistant Salary £30,890 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Accounts Assistant Salary £32,774 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Accounts Assistant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Accounts Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Accounts Assistant is about £30,890 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,574, and a weekly pay of around £594. Click the switch button below to see more details about Accounts Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Accounts Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Accounts Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £28,770 - £30,099, while Intermediate make £28,960 - £30,257, Senior earn £30,352 - £31,453, Specialist earn £31,593 - £32,774, Expert can reach £31,649 - £32,859 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Accounts Assistant £29,688
Intermediate Level Accounts Assistant £29,846
Senior Level Accounts Assistant £31,087
Specialist Level Accounts Assistant £32,352
Expert Level Accounts Assistant £32,437
£29,688 0 yr
£29,846 < 2 yrs
£31,087 2-4 yrs
£32,352 5-8 yrs
£32,437 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Accounts Assistant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Accounts Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £33,362 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £31,120, and Manchester pays around £29,610 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant or Accounts Assistant?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant makes less than an Accounts Assistant. An Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant earns an average annual salary of £26,131. And an Accounts Assistant earns an average annual salary of £30,890.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant
£21,863
£30,418
Accounting Assistant, Experienced
£21,031
£29,720
Accounting Assistant, Senior
£22,156
£34,478
Accounting Assistant, Entry
£16,230
£24,042
Accounts Receivable Manager
£53,848
£76,831

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