Accountant salary in London
Most accountant ads in London pay £38,000 – £55,000 a year before tax, and £65,000 – £90,000 for financial controllers. London pay is usually 10–20% higher than the rest of the UK, but so is rent, so compare the full package: pension contribution, bonus, holiday and how many days you need to be in the office.
What employers ask for
Most accountant job ads in London ask for ACA, ACCA or CIMA (qualified or part-qualified), UK GAAP / FRS 102 and IFRS, and software such as Xero, Sage or SAP. The sectors hiring most are financial services, accountancy practices and tech, and many openings are in the City, Canary Wharf and the West End.
Visa sponsorship and right to work
Most roles need the right to work in the UK. Some employers sponsor a Skilled Worker visa, and the ad usually says so: search the description for "sponsorship". See our visa sponsorship jobs for employers that hire from abroad.
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