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Experience
Salaries rise as you move from finalist to newly qualified and then to senior and leadership roles.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA salaries depend on where you work, your experience, your specialism, and the size and industry of your employer. ACCA states that ACCA-qualified accountants typically earn more than the average accountant. It also states that ACCA professionals, whether part or fully qualified, consistently earn more than the national average salary in their country.
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ACCA Salary Progression
ACCA’s Official UK Benchmarks, 2026
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UK · GBP / YEARSalary by Career Stage
01ACCA finalists£35,000 – £70,000
02Newly qualified accountantsAround £45,000 – £65,000
035+ years post-qualified experience£65,000 – £110,000
04Financial Director£85,000 – £300,000
05Group CFO£150,000 – £500,000
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UK · JUNE 2026Salary by Role
ACCA Careers Role Insights
| Career role | Typical annual salary |
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| Assistant accountant | £24,000 – £36,000 |
| Tax accountant | £40,000 – £60,500 |
| Audit manager | £55,550 – £76,000 |
| Financial director | £75,000 – £104,000 |
| Chief financial officer | £91,500 – £146,000 |
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Note: Role-wise ranges come from ACCA Careers' Role Insights and can differ from the stage-wise ranges above, because they use different data sources.
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London Averages for ACCA
Hays UK Salary & Recruiting Trends 2026
ACCA finalist£60,000
ACCA part-qualified£48,000
GLOBAL CAREER INSIGHTS
Why ACCA Salaries Differ by Country
ACCA explains that the country you work in shapes pay because of:
SALARY FACTORS
- Cost of living
- Socio-economic conditions
- Regulatory frameworks governing accounting practice
- Demand for accounting skills in that region
- The level of professional qualification required to operate in that country
SALARY RESEARCH
ACCA Salary in India and Abroad: How to Check Current Figures
ACCA does not publish an India-specific or country-wise salary figure on its official website.
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ACCA Careers
lists live jobs in India and in other regions (Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, Americas and UK/Europe), with the salary each employer advertises.
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Role Insights
on ACCA Careers shows estimated salary levels and the expertise required for each role.
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ACCA Career Navigator
helps you see which exams, skills and experience a role needs.
COMPARISON TIP
Always compare salaries in the same currency, city and experience band, since pay varies widely by region.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
What Influences Your ACCA Salary
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Role and specialization
At the Strategic Professional level, you choose two Options exams to tailor your expertise.
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Industry
ACCA notes that sectors such as investment banking, technology, and financial services often pay more. It adds that progression, experience, and qualifications usually matter more than industry alone.
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Employer size and location
Pay differs by city, country, and the size of the organization.
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Continuing professional development (CPD)
ACCA says that after qualifying, CPD can take you towards finance director and CFO roles.
CAREER PROGRESSION
Typical Salary Progression Path
As described by ACCA
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ENTRY LEVEL
Accounts assistant
Entry-level financial accounting role
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ACCOUNTING ROLES
Financial accounting specialisms
Financial accountant, CAPEX accountant or group (consolidation) accountant
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SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Finance director
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on location, experience, and role. ACCA’s official UK benchmarks show finalists earning £35,000 to £70,000, and accountants with five or more years of post-qualified experience commonly earning £65,000 to £110,000.