Chartered and certified accountants vs Finance Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Finance Professionals earns £2,082 more per year (5% higher)
vs

Finance Professionals

£48,324
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsFinance ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£46,242£48,324-£2,082
Mean Annual£50,322£55,086-£4,764
Monthly£3,854£4,027-£173
Weekly£889£929-£40
Hourly£22.23£23.23-£1.00

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsFinance Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,973£26,888
25th£34,220£34,762
50th (Median)£46,242£48,324
75th£63,670£67,375
90th (Senior)£0£87,464
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Finance Professionals?
A Finance Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Finance Professionals earns £48,324 — a difference of £2,082 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Finance Professionals?
The difference is £2,082 per year. Finance Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Finance Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Finance Professionals 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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