Chartered and certified accountants vs Finance officers Salary (2025)

How do Chartered and certified accountants and Finance officers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chartered and certified accountants earns £16,990 more per year (58% higher)
vs

Finance officers

£29,252
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsFinance officersDifference
Median Annual£46,242£29,252+£16,990
Mean Annual£50,322£29,539+£20,783
Monthly£3,854£2,438+£1,416
Weekly£889£563+£326
Hourly£22.23£14.06+£8.17

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsFinance officers
10th (Entry)£24,973£15,237
25th£34,220£23,747
50th (Median)£46,242£29,252
75th£63,670£35,822
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Finance officers?
A Chartered and certified accountants earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Finance officers earns £29,252 — a difference of £16,990 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Finance officers?
The difference is £16,990 per year. Chartered and certified accountants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Finance officers?
From a salary perspective, Chartered and certified accountants offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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