As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Accountant in London, UK is £53,881, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,725 to £62,197, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,725
50TH(Median)   £53,881
75TH   £62,197
Senior Accountant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Accountant Salary £47,725 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Accountant Salary £53,881 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Accountant Salary £62,197 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Accountant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Accountant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Accountant is about £53,881 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,490, and a weekly pay of around £1,036. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Accountant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Accountants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Accountant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,552 - £52,319, while Intermediate make £49,103 - £52,779, Senior earn £50,114 - £53,697, Specialist earn £53,422 - £57,977, Expert can reach £55,371 - £60,335 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Accountant £51,125
Intermediate Level Senior Accountant £51,584
Senior Level Senior Accountant £52,503
Specialist Level Senior Accountant £56,364
Expert Level Senior Accountant £58,598
£51,125 0 yr
£51,584 < 2 yrs
£52,503 2-4 yrs
£56,364 5-8 yrs
£58,598 > 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 Senior Accountant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Accountant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £53,881 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £50,261, and Manchester pays around £47,822 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Accountant III or Senior Accountant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Accountant III makes more than a Senior Accountant. A Accountant III earns an average annual salary of £50,695. And a Senior Accountant earns an average annual salary of £49,890.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Accountant III London, UK
£40,579
£61,101
General Accountant, Senior London, UK
£40,694
£61,274
Senior Cost Accountant London, UK
£62,809
£77,912
Tax Accountant - Senior London, UK
£46,184
£61,825

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