Chartered and certified accountants vs Financial accounts managers Salary (2025)

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

Chartered and certified accountants earns £1,842 more per year (4% higher)
vs

Financial accounts managers

£44,400
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsFinancial accounts managersDifference
Median Annual£46,242£44,400+£1,842
Mean Annual£50,322£49,999+£323
Monthly£3,854£3,700+£154
Weekly£889£854+£35
Hourly£22.23£21.35+£0.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsFinancial accounts managers
10th (Entry)£24,973£25,193
25th£34,220£34,147
50th (Median)£46,242£44,400
75th£63,670£59,965
90th (Senior)£0£78,729
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Financial accounts managers?
A Chartered and certified accountants earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Financial accounts managers earns £44,400 — a difference of £1,842 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Financial accounts managers?
The difference is £1,842 per year. Chartered and certified accountants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Financial accounts managers?
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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