As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant in the United Kingdom is £32,200, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,900 to £35,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £29,900
50TH(Median)   £32,200
75TH   £35,400
Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salary £29,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salary £32,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salary £35,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant is about £32,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,683, and a weekly pay of around £619. Click the switch button below to see more details about Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £30,518 - £31,857, while Intermediate make £30,621 - £31,960, Senior earn £31,513 - £33,012, Specialist earn £32,534 - £34,397, Expert can reach £32,678 - £34,540 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £31,445
Intermediate Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £31,513
Senior Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £32,439
Specialist Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £33,776
Expert Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £33,872
£31,445 0 yr
£31,513 < 2 yrs
£32,439 2-4 yrs
£33,776 5-8 yrs
£33,872 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
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 Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £34,776 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £32,439, and Manchester pays around £30,865 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Assistant Controller makes more than a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant. A Assistant Controller earns an average annual salary of £97,028. And a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant earns an average annual salary of £32,200.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Assistant Controller
£75,946
£117,898
Librarian Assistant
£22,661
£37,543
Executive Assistant
£30,309
£47,613
Recruiting Assistant
£26,745
£39,492
Legal Assistant
£24,215
£34,312

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