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Accounting Assistant average salary in the UK in 2025

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How much does a Accounting Assistant make in the UK?


£29,050.00
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Based on 2,289 jobs found on the UK jobs boards in the last 12 months

In the UK, the average salary for a Accounting Assistant is £29,050.00 per year, or £13.97 an hour. The starting salary for entry-level positions is £27,730.00 per year, while the highest salary earned by experienced workers can reach up to £30,365.00 annually.


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How much does an Outside IR35 Accounting Assistant contractor make in the UK?


There were no Accounting Assistant outside IR35 contract jobs listed on the UK jobs boards in the last 12 months.

How much does an Inside IR35 Accounting Assistant contractor make in the UK?


There were no Accounting Assistant inside IR35 contract jobs listed on the UK jobs boards in the last 12 months.

What is the role of a Accounting Assistant in the UK?


What is the Job Role of an Accounting Assistant?

Accounting Assistants provide financial and administrative support to a company’s accounting department. Their job roles include ensuring that all financial records are accurate and up to date, and that all financial transactions are completed in accordance with company policies and procedures. Accounting Assistants must have excellent numerical and communication skills and be highly organized.

Accounting Assistant Salary in the UK

The average Accounting Assistant salary in the UK is £24,735 per year. Salaries vary depending on experience, qualifications, and the size of the company.

What Does an Accounting Assistant Do?

an Accounting Assistant is responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

  • Ensuring accuracy in all financial records

  • Preparing monthly financial statements

  • Reconciling bank accounts

  • Entering financial data into the company’s accounting system

  • Maintaining financial records, including invoices, receipts, and other documents

  • Assisting with payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

  • Assisting with the preparation of tax returns

Accounting Assistant Roles and Responsibilities

Accounting Assistants are responsible for a wide range of financial and administrative duties. These include:

  • Assisting with the preparation of financial reports

  • Maintaining financial records

  • Reconciling bank accounts

  • Preparing invoices and other documents

  • Entering financial data into the company’s accounting system

  • Assisting with payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

  • Assisting with the preparation of tax returns

Accounting Assistant Qualifications

To become an Accounting Assistant, you will need to have a good understanding of accounting principles and excellent numerical and communication skills. It is also beneficial to have a qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field.

Accounting Assistant Skills

The skills required to become an Accounting Assistant include:

  • Highly organized

  • Excellent numerical and communication skills

  • Good knowledge of accounting principles

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

What is Accounting Assistant Job Description Sample?

The job description of an Accounting Assistant typically includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Preparing and entering financial transactions into the company’s accounting system

  • Maintaining financial records, including invoices, receipts, and other documents

  • Reconciling bank accounts

  • Assisting with payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

  • Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and other reports

  • Assisting with the preparation of tax returns

What Other Names or Abbreviations Are Common for an Accounting Assistant?

Accounting Assistants are also known as Accounts Assistants, or AA for short.

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Accounting Assistant Permanent Jobs

Last 3 Months Accounting Assistant Salaries

Total Jobs:
240
Low end:
£28,435.00
Average:
£29,800.00
High end:
£31,165.00
DateAverage Salary
2025-04-07£27,575.00
2025-03-31£32,600.00
2025-03-24£33,125.00
2025-03-17£31,000.00
2025-03-10£27,675.00
2025-03-03£28,625.00
2025-02-24£28,000.00
2025-02-17£0.00
2025-02-10£0.00
2025-02-03£0.00
2025-01-27£0.00
2025-01-20£0.00
2025-01-13£0.00
2025-01-06£0.00

Accounting Assistant Permanent Jobs - Last 3 Months Salaries Graph

6th Jan13th Jan20th Jan27th Jan3rd Feb10th Feb17th Feb24th Feb3rd Mar10th Mar17th Mar24th Mar31st Mar7th Apr£0.00£9,000.00£18,000.00£27,000.00£36,000.00
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Outside IR35 Accounting Assistant Contract Jobs

Last 3 Months Outside IR35 Contract Day Rates

Sorry, there were no Outside IR35 contract roles found in this period.

Inside IR35 Accounting Assistant Contract Jobs

Last 3 Months Inside IR35 Contract Day Rates

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IR35 Status Not Provided Accounting Assistant Contract Jobs

Last 3 Months Unknown IR35 Contract Day Rates

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