UK Finance Salary & Benefits Guide 2026

Accounting & Finance Salary & Benefits Guide 2026 | UK Market Insights
 

Accurate salary benchmarks and hiring insights for the UK Accounting & Finance market.

The UK Accounting & Finance market remains highly competitive, with employers facing continued pressure to attract and retain skilled finance professionals. Salary expectations are rising across many finance roles, while benefits, flexibility, and long-term career prospects are playing an increasingly influential role in hiring decisions.
 

The Huntress Accounting & Finance Salary & Benefits Guide 2026 provides a detailed, data-led overview of current finance salaries in the UK, alongside insight into the benefits and motivators shaping the accountancy and finance recruitment market.
 

Built using survey data from finance professionals across multiple UK regions, industries, and experience levels, this guide supports both employers and candidates with practical, up-to-date market intelligence.
 

UK Accounting & Finance salary trends

Our findings confirm that finance salary benchmarks continue to vary significantly by role, experience, and location.

• Finance Managers and Financial Controllers continue to see strong salary growth, particularly where roles include commercial exposure and leadership responsibility
• Senior finance roles, including Heads of Finance and Finance Directors, show the widest salary ranges, reflecting increased demand for strategic influence, governance, and transformation expertise
• Regional differences remain pronounced, with London and the South East typically commanding higher salary ceilings, while other UK regions are becoming increasingly competitive due to hybrid and flexible working models
   

The guide includes detailed UK finance salary bandings across permanent Accountancy & Finance roles, broken down by years of experience and location.
 

Benefits and motivators in the Accountancy & Finance market

Beyond salary, the guide highlights a clear shift in what finance professionals value most when considering new opportunities.
 

Key trends include:

• Flexible and hybrid working now ranking as one of the most influential factors across the UK finance market
• Pension contributions, annual leave, and wellbeing benefits continuing to play a key role in retention
• Career development and progression remaining a top priority for early- and mid-career finance professionals
• Work-life balance and role autonomy becoming increasingly important at senior finance levels
   

These insights help employers shape competitive offers and refine their Accountancy & Finance recruitment strategies.
 

Experience and seniority: how expectations change

The data shows strong correlations between years of experience and shifting priorities:

• Early-career professionals prioritise learning, support, and structured progression
• Mid-level finance professionals focus on salary growth, flexibility, and role scope
• Senior finance leaders value influence, strategic responsibility, and long-term stability alongside reward
   

Understanding these expectations is critical for organisations recruiting and retaining finance talent in a tight UK labour market.
 

Why employers use the Huntress Accounting & Finance Salary Guide

For employers, hiring managers, and HR teams, the guide provides:

• Reliable UK finance salary benchmarks
• Insight into candidate motivations and benefits expectations
• Evidence to support competitive hiring and retention strategies
• Greater confidence in offer management and salary negotiations
   

Why candidates use this guide

For professionals exploring Accounting & Finance jobs in the UK, the guide offers:

• Clarity on market value by role and experience
• Transparency around regional salary differences
• Insight into benefits packages offered by leading employers
• Support when negotiating salary and benefits
   

Download the Accounting & Finance Salary & Benefits Guide 2026

The full guide includes:

• Detailed salary tables across UK Accountancy & Finance roles
• Regional and experience-based analysis
• In-depth commentary on benefits, motivators, and hiring trends
   

Whether you are hiring finance professionals or planning your next career move, this guide delivers the market insight you need.
 

Download the UK Accounting & Finance Salary & Benefits Guide 2026 today.