As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accountant II in the United Kingdom is £42,814, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,430 to £51,451, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £36,430
50TH(Median)   £42,814
75TH   £51,451
Accountant II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Accountant II Salary £36,430 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Accountant II Salary £42,814 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Accountant II Salary £51,451 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Accountant II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Accountant II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Accountant II is about £42,814 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,568, and a weekly pay of around £823. Click the switch button below to see more details about Accountant II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Accountant IIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Accountant II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £38,145 - £41,861, while Intermediate make £38,431 - £42,147, Senior earn £40,908 - £45,005, Specialist earn £43,716 - £48,744, Expert can reach £44,103 - £49,131 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Accountant II £40,718
Intermediate Level Accountant II £40,908
Senior Level Accountant II £43,459
Specialist Level Accountant II £47,068
Expert Level Accountant II £47,326
£40,718 0 yr
£40,908 < 2 yrs
£43,459 2-4 yrs
£47,068 5-8 yrs
£47,326 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 10%
Expert Level 11%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Accountant II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Accountant II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong Accounts Receivable skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Internal Control can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
Internal Control
Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Accountant II field include Analysis (5%), Accounts Receivable (2%), and Internal Control (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £44,955
Analysis
£44,955
5%
Accounts Receivable £43,670
Accounts Receivable
£43,670
2%
Internal Control £43,242
Internal Control
£43,242
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Accounts Receivable
12.20%
Internal Control
2.50%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Accountant II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Accountant II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £46,239 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £43,132, and Manchester pays around £41,039 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Cost Accountant II or Accountant II?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Cost Accountant II makes more than an Accountant II. An Cost Accountant II earns an average annual salary of £54,964. And an Accountant II earns an average annual salary of £42,814.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant II
£48,665
£61,244
Tax Accountant II
£35,521
£47,868
Financial Reporting Accountant II
£58,967
£66,476
Financial Accountant II
£31,623
£56,353

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