As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant in the United Kingdom is £32,200, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,900 to £35,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £29,900
50TH(Median)   £32,200
75TH   £35,400
Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salary £29,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salary £32,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salary £35,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant is about £32,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,683, and a weekly pay of around £619. Click the switch button below to see more details about Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £30,518 - £31,857, while Intermediate make £30,621 - £31,960, Senior earn £31,513 - £33,012, Specialist earn £32,534 - £34,397, Expert can reach £32,678 - £34,540 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £31,445
Intermediate Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £31,513
Senior Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £32,439
Specialist Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £33,776
Expert Level Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant £33,872
£31,445 0 yr
£31,513 < 2 yrs
£32,439 2-4 yrs
£33,776 5-8 yrs
£33,872 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Data Entry skills boost pay by a 3%.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Customer Service
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Data Entry
Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant field include Customer Service (3%), and Data Entry (3%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £33,166
Customer Service
£33,166
3%
Data Entry £33,166
Data Entry
£33,166
3%
Customer Service
1.57%
Data Entry
8.54%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £34,776 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £32,439, and Manchester pays around £30,865 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Assistant Controller or Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Assistant Controller makes more than a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant. A Assistant Controller earns an average annual salary of £97,028. And a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant earns an average annual salary of £32,200.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Assistant Controller
£75,946
£117,898
Librarian Assistant
£22,661
£37,543
Executive Assistant
£30,309
£47,613
Recruiting Assistant
£26,745
£39,492
Legal Assistant
£24,215
£34,312

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