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City of London finance roles: accountants, auditors, FP&A, investment bankers and tax advisors at Big 4, banks, fintechs and FTSE 100 firms.

The UK finance sector employs over 1.1 million people across accounting, audit, investment banking, wealth management, fintech and corporate finance. London — especially the Square Mile (City of London) and Canary Wharf — remains the European financial hub, hosting 250+ banks, every major accountancy firm and the world's largest foreign-exchange market.

Typical UK finance roles range from trainee ACA/ACCA/CIMA students (£28-35k) to senior managers (£85-120k) and directors (£150k+). Key qualifications include ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, ATT, AAT; specialisations in VAT, IR35, IFRS, Basel III, MiFID II or Dodd-Frank open doors to premium roles.

Beyond London, strong finance clusters exist in Edinburgh (asset management, insurance), Leeds (banking back-office), Manchester (corporate finance) and Reading (shared services).

📊 Market data

Job market

84
Active jobs
£45k
Average salary
0-350k
Range
8
Employers

Top hiring employers

eFinancialCareers8
Michael Page Finance4
LHH Recruitment Solutions4
Benjamin Edwards3
Professional Placement (Southern) Ltd2
NET Recruit2

Contract types

Permanent68%
Temporary32%

Work mode

Hybrid100%

Latest jobs

RSPB·Central Bedfordshire, East of England·2 days ago
💰 46-49k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support RSPB's conservation mission as Finance Business Partner for UK Countries Directorate, covering Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland operations from flexible UK location. Partner with senior management across conservation d

ICAEW qualificationACCA qualificationICAS qualificationCIMA qualification+11
Benjamin Edwards·Lincoln·3 days ago
🟢 PermanentNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead financial reporting transformation at Benjamin Edwards in Lincoln, spearheading fixed asset register enhancement and CAPEX framework development. Own statutory accounts preparation and month-end close processes whilst driving

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationCIMA qualificationIFRS compliance+9
Benjamin Edwards·Lincoln·3 days ago
🟢 Permanent💰 50-50k GBP⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Finance Business Partner at Benjamin Edwards in Lincoln, working closely with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decisions across multiple business areas. Lead monthly performance reviews and develop financial models while

CIMA qualificationACCA qualificationACA qualificationFinancial modelling+8
Michael Page Finance·Oxford·4 days ago
🟡 Temporary💰 0-1k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Join Michael Page Finance as Interim Financial Controller in Oxford, overseeing financial reporting and compliance for a fast-moving industry client. Lead budgeting processes and supervise the finance team whilst implementing syst

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationCIMA qualificationFinancial reporting+8
Certain Advantage·Derby, East Midlands·4 days ago
🟢 Permanent💰 29-29k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support Certain Advantage's rail engineering finance team in Derby, managing purchase ledger operations and supplier payments across major UK passenger and freight operators. Handle 200+ weekly invoices, reconcile supplier stateme

Purchase LedgerMicrosoft ExcelSupplier ReconciliationPayment Processing+8
HR GO Recruitment·Canterbury·4 days ago
🟢 Permanent💰 48-55k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Join HR GO Recruitment as Finance Business Partner in Canterbury, delivering commercial insight and financial analysis to business stakeholders across multiple units. Lead budgeting and forecasting processes while coaching operati

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationCIMA qualificationFinancial modelling+10
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited·Birmingham·4 days ago
🟡 Temporary💰 0-0k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Manage commercial accounting for multisite contracts at a Solihull-based organisation, handling cost-value reconciliation and KPI performance analysis. Support contract managers across the full project lifecycle from bid stage thr

Commercial AccountingContract ManagementCost-Value ReconciliationWIP Management+10
Michael Page Finance·Birmingham·4 days ago
💰 40-50k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Personal Tax Assistant Manager role at Michael Page Finance in Birmingham, managing high-profile clients with complex international tax affairs and clear progression to Manager level. Oversee personal tax compliance for wealthy in

Personal TaxCTA qualificationUK tax complianceTax return preparation+9
Michael Page Finance·Manchester·4 days ago
🟢 Permanent🏠 Hybrid💰 28-30k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support a fast-growing Manchester City Centre finance team as Accounts Assistant, working directly with the Finance Director on management accounts and VAT returns. Enjoy hybrid working with 4 days office-based plus comprehensive

Management accounts preparationAccounts payable processingAccounts receivableBank reconciliations+9
Faith Recruitment·Cobham·4 days ago
💰 30-35k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support purchasing and accounts functions for Faith Recruitment's client in Cobham, managing procurement processes and financial transactions. Handle purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and supplier management across a busy fin

Purchase LedgerBank ReconciliationSageXero+9
Professional Placement (Southern) Ltd·Guildford·4 days ago
💰 25-28k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support Professional Placement's investment advisory team in Guildford, processing client portfolio valuations and new business applications across multiple investment providers. Handle compliance administration for Letters of Aut

Investment portfolio valuationsFinancial services administrationClient database managementNew business processing+10
NET Recruit·London·4 days ago
🟢 Permanent⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead property risk engineering for a global insurer in London, providing MFL/NLE assessments and technical support to underwriting teams across commercial property portfolios. Manage Account Summary Reports and risk consulting ser

Commercial Property Risk EngineeringMaximum Foreseeable Loss (MFL) calculationsNormal Loss Expectancy (NLE) analysisNFPA Codes+10
NET Recruit·London·4 days ago
🟢 PermanentNEWWhy apply (3)

Risk Engineer role with internationally recognised insurance organisation in London, focusing on power generation facility assessments and commercial risk solutions. Lead survey programmes across complex industrial sectors, produc

Power plant operationsRisk assessmentLoss preventionNEBOSH certification+10
Professional Placement (Southern) Ltd·West Sussex·4 days ago
💰 40-48k GBP👑 ExecutiveNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead commercial insurance sales for an established West Sussex financial services firm, targeting MNW/HNW clients through their 4,000+ existing client base. Combine telephone, digital and face-to-face activity with structured trai

Commercial Insurance SalesPersonal Lines InsuranceMNW/HNW Client ManagementPipeline Management+8
Rutherford Briant·Bury St. Edmunds·6 days ago
💰 50-60k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead financial reporting for Rutherford Briant's PE-backed business in Bury St. Edmunds, managing IFRS-compliant consolidated statements and growth strategy support. Own month-end close processes, VAT compliance, and cash flow for

IFRS reportingConsolidated financial statementsGeneral ledger managementMonth-end close+11
Barber Mclelland Ltd·Barnsley·6 days ago
💰 28-32k GBP⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Join a growing regional accountancy firm in Barnsley as Accounts Semi Senior, preparing accounts across sole traders, partnerships and limited companies with direct client contact. Handle personal and corporate tax returns whilst

AAT qualificationACA qualificationACCA qualificationAccounts preparation+8
Si Recruitment·North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber·6 days ago
💰 27-32k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support a thriving Thirsk business as Accounts Assistant, managing sales ledger and credit control for their expanding e-commerce division using Sage. Handle high-volume financial data across purchase ledger, bank reconciliations

Sage accounting softwareSales Ledger managementCredit ControlPurchase Ledger processing+8
Rutherford Briant·Ipswich·6 days ago
💰 50-60k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead monthly management accounts for Rutherford Briant in Ipswich, managing financial reporting across multiple UK sites with franchisee partner relationships. Coordinate external audits, VAT compliance and treasury management whi

Monthly management accounts preparationStatutory accounts preparationExternal audit managementVAT return preparation+9
Robert Walters·London·6 days ago
NEWWhy apply (3)

Manage the complete credit control cycle for Robert Walters' fast-paced retail client in London, assessing creditworthiness and overseeing credit insurance limits. Drive cash collection across major accounts and independent custom

Credit controlCash collectionCredit risk assessmentCredit insurance management+9
Nixon Allen Limited·Nottingham, East Midlands·6 days ago
💰 35-43k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Join Nixon Allen as Commercial Account Handler in Nottingham, focusing on mid-corporate client retention and working closely with Account Executives. Coach junior handlers whilst negotiating with underwriters across a diverse port

Commercial insuranceAccount managementClient retentionUnderwriter negotiation+6
Reed·Southwark, London·6 days ago
💰 0-0k GBP⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Process borrower and lender payments for an established financial services firm in Southwark, managing facility agreements and currency cut-offs. Investigate payment failures and provide call-back verification whilst supporting lo

Payment processingFinancial services operationsPayment controlsException handling+8
Accountancy Action·Kensington and Chelsea, London·6 days ago
🟢 Permanent💰 30-350k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Process high-volume purchase invoices for Accountancy Action's finance team in Kensington, handling invoice matching, coding and payment runs. Temp-to-perm role managing supplier reconciliations and query resolution across multipl

Accounts Payable ProcessingExcelInvoice ProcessingSupplier Reconciliation+5
RG Consultancy Ltd·Wetherby·6 days ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 32-35k GBP⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Support RG Consultancy's finance team in Wetherby as Senior Accounts Assistant, managing end-to-end payroll and bank reconciliations with hybrid working flexibility. Work alongside 2 accounts clerks processing weekly/monthly payro

Bank reconciliationsCredit controlPurchase ledger managementBACS payments+11
Headstar·Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber·6 days ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 50-60k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead finance operations at Headstar's Sheffield utilities construction business, managing £10-15m turnover across three intercompany entities with CIS and VAT compliance. Own end-to-end finance including management accounts, cash

CIS complianceVAT and Reverse Charge VATHMRC interactionIntercompany reconciliations+10
Absolute Recruit·Woking, Surrey·6 days ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 34-36k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support a creative entertainment company's multi-entity finance operations as Assistant Accountant in Woking, working hybrid with direct Finance Director exposure. Manage credit control across diverse revenue streams whilst studyi

Microsoft Business CentralAccounts ReceivableCredit controlAccount reconciliations+8
C&C Search Ltd·London·6 days ago
🟡 TemporaryNEWWhy apply (3)

Support Managing Directors at a boutique finance firm in London as EA/Team Assistant, providing annual leave cover in a close-knit professional environment. Act as sole point of contact coordinating office operations and managing

Executive AssistantPersonal AssistantDiary managementMeeting coordination+8
KCR Solutions·Gateshead·6 days ago
💰 50-55k GBP⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead statutory reporting and tax compliance as Financial Accountant for KCR Solutions' established group organisation in Gateshead, managing IFRS consolidation and regulatory returns. Own Corporation Tax, VAT and R&D credits acros

IFRS reportingStatutory accounts preparationCorporation Tax complianceVAT management+11
Si Recruitment·North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber·6 days ago
💰 27-32k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support a thriving Thirsk e-commerce business as Accounts Assistant, managing sales ledger and credit control across their expanding online division. Enjoy a 4-day working week with AAT study support whilst handling diverse financ

Sales Ledger ManagementCredit ControlPurchase LedgerSage Accounting Software+8
LHH Recruitment Solutions·Stratford-upon-Avon·1 week ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 38-47k GBP🌱 JuniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead statutory audits for an established Stratford-upon-Avon practice, managing fieldwork and client relationships across varied assignments. Coach junior staff whilst taking ownership of audit planning through completion for mult

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationStatutory auditAudit planning+8
Broster Buchanan·Gateshead, North East·1 week ago
🟢 Permanent💰 44-47k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Finance Manager role with Broster Buchanan's Gateshead client, covering financial reporting, budgeting and cash management for an outsourced services provider. Interim-to-permanent opportunity managing monthly/quarterly statements

Financial ReportingBudget ManagementCash Flow ForecastingGeneral Ledger Management+8
Sheridan Maine·Castle Point, Essex·1 week ago
💰 40-50k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Manage client portfolios and lead teams at an established Benfleet accountancy practice, delivering annual accounts, tax returns, and compliance services. Mentor staff across a full service range including VAT, payroll, and bookke

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationAnnual accounts preparationManagement accounts+11
Robert Walters·London·1 week ago
🟡 Temporary💰 35-40k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Join a forward-thinking real estate organisation in London as Interim Credit Controller, managing high-volume debt recovery and cash allocation processes. Handle 200+ overdue accounts monthly whilst supporting finance transformati

Credit controlDebt recoveryCash allocationBank reconciliation+9
LHH Recruitment Solutions·Nottingham·1 week ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 39-46k GBP⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Manage your own client portfolio as Senior Accountant for an established Nottingham accountancy firm, handling statutory accounts, corporate tax computations and client advisory work. Support junior team members while acting as tr

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationStatutory accounts preparationCorporate tax computations+10
Kenton Black Finance·Cumberland, North West·1 week ago
🟢 Permanent💰 28-30k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support a privately owned Carlisle business as Accounts Assistant, managing Purchase/Sales Ledger and Credit Control with mentoring from an experienced Finance Manager. Gain exposure across banking reconciliation and payroll proce

AAT qualificationPurchase Ledger managementSales Ledger processingCredit Control+7
LHH Recruitment Solutions·Coventry·1 week ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 43-51k GBP🌱 JuniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead audit engagements for a growing Coventry accountancy practice, managing client relationships and supervising junior staff across varied portfolios. Coach team members while delivering statutory accounts and ensuring complianc

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationAudit practice experienceStatutory accounts preparation+8
Portfolio Payroll·Luton·1 week ago
🟢 Permanent💰 50-50k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support Portfolio Payroll's high volume weekly and monthly payroll processing in Luton, managing statutory deductions and leading staff development. Oversee PAYE, SSP, SPP, SMP and NI calculations whilst conducting 121s and apprai

High volume payroll processingPAYE administrationStatutory Sick Pay (SSP)Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)+7
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention·Coventry, West Midlands·1 week ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 50-60k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Partner with commercial and supply chain teams at Macildowie's Coventry office, driving performance through margin analysis and cost optimisation in this hybrid role. Lead variance analysis across multi-site operations while devel

Finance Business PartneringCommercial FinanceSupply Chain FinanceMargin Analysis+11
Reed·Hounslow, London·1 week ago
💰 42-51k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead Reed's Finance Operations team in Hounslow, driving debt recovery performance across multiple Local Authority contracts with Council Tax and NNDR expertise. Own incentive reporting and team management while delivering against

Council Tax recoveryNNDR recoveryLocal Authority servicesDebt recovery management+10
MERJE Ltd·Manchester·1 week ago
🏠 Hybrid⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead statutory audits for MERJE's established Manchester practice, managing diverse client portfolios across multiple sectors with hybrid working flexibility. Supervise junior audit staff while maintaining technical compliance and

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationStatutory auditAudit planning+8
Adecco·Chester·1 week ago
🟡 Temporary💰 0-0k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support lending operations at a growing UK bank in Chester, managing Land Registry submissions and client documentation within a specialist lending environment. Handle solicitor correspondence and electronic document management ac

Banking OperationsLending DocumentationLand Registry SubmissionsDocument Management Systems+6
Pareto·Stevenage·1 week ago
💰 28-32k GBP🌱 JuniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Join a large, award-winning financial organisation in Stevenage as a Junior Account Manager, managing existing client accounts whilst driving cross-sell and new business development. Progress to senior roles with ongoing mentorshi

Account managementCross-sellingNew business developmentFinancial services knowledge+6
LHH Recruitment Solutions·Bromsgrove·1 week ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 38-46k GBP⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Join an established accountancy firm in Bromsgrove as Senior Accountant, managing your own client portfolio across statutory accounts and corporate tax work. Mentor junior staff whilst handling HMRC liaison and providing client ad

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationStatutory accounts preparationCorporate tax computations+7
Adecco·North Tyneside, North East·1 week ago
🟡 Temporary💰 0-0k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support Tesco Insurance customers with home and motor insurance queries from Newcastle Quorum Business Park on rotating weekend shifts. Handle high-volume inbound payment calls across a 12-week temporary assignment with 2-week ini

Contact centre operationsInbound call handlingInsurance products knowledgeCRM system documentation+5
Howett Thorpe·Egham·1 week ago
💰 119-119k GBP👑 ExecutiveNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead finance transformation across EMEA for Howett Thorpe's technology solutions business in Egham, driving ERP implementation and multi-entity financial control. Shape finance operations across complex project-driven environment

ERP implementationPOC accountingMulti-entity consolidationCash flow management+9
Crowe Watson Recruitment·Portsmouth·1 week ago
💰 80-100k GBP👑 ExecutiveNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead corporate tax advisory for a respected Portsmouth chartered accountancy firm, managing diverse client portfolios from owner-managed businesses to large corporates. Mentor junior staff while driving business development across

CTA qualificationACA qualificationACCA qualificationCorporate tax compliance+11
Greencore·Worksop·2 weeks ago
NEWWhy apply (3)

Support Greencore's £4bn convenience food business as Finance Analyst in Worksop, partnering with procurement teams across the MBE transformation programme. Prepare site P&L budgets and quarterly forecasts for one of 36 UK manufac

Management accounts preparationP&L budgetingQuarterly forecastingVariance analysis+8
Matchtech·Yeovil·2 weeks ago
💰 0-0k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support month-end reporting and cost allocation for a defence industry client in Yeovil, working with SAP systems and Business Partners. Handle annual budget preparation, audit evidence gathering, and process documentation across

AAT qualificationCIMA part-qualifiedSAPExcel+8
Nomad Foods·Woking·2 weeks ago
NEWWhy apply (3)

Lead treasury accounting for Nomad Foods in Woking, managing derivative valuations and hedge accounting for Europe's largest frozen food brands including Birdseye and Findus. Own SEC reporting, PwC relationships and Group treasury

Treasury accountingDerivative valuationsHedge accountingCash flow hedge accounting+11
Hermitage Consultancy·Salisbury·2 weeks ago
💰 60-70k GBP⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

Lead Hermitage Consultancy's established Salisbury practice as Senior Accountant, taking operational ownership with genuine directorship pathway within 3-5 years. Oversee team leadership, client relationships and quality control a

ACA qualificationACCA qualificationPractice accountancyTeam leadership+9
VPA Chartered Accountants·Cardiff·2 weeks ago
🟢 Permanent💰 28-32k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

Support SME clients as Assistant Accountant at VPA Chartered Accountants in Cardiff, specialising in Xero accounting software and VAT return preparation. Handle management accounts and client liaison across 2+ years practice exper

Xero accounting softwareAAT qualificationVAT return preparationMaking Tax Digital (MTD)+9

Frequently asked questions

What's the average salary for finance jobs in the UK?

Accountants and auditors average £45-65k, with London premium of 20-30%. FP&A analysts earn £50-75k (junior) to £90-140k (head-level). Investment banking associates are on £80-120k base + £30-80k bonus in London bulge-brackets.

Which qualifications boost my finance career most?

ACA (ICAEW), ACCA and CIMA are the UK-recognised gold standards for accounting and corporate finance. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is the go-to for investment and wealth management. ATT and CTA mark specialist tax careers. AAT is a solid entry-level route into finance.

Where are the main UK finance hubs?

London's City (Bank, Liverpool Street) concentrates investment banking, insurance and law-adjacent finance. Canary Wharf hosts major banks (HSBC, Barclays, Citi, JP Morgan EMEA). Outside London: Edinburgh (Standard Life, Aegon, Baillie Gifford), Leeds (LBG, Barclays back-office), Manchester (corporate finance) and Bristol (fintech, asset management).

What's the difference between 'City' and 'high street' finance roles?

City roles are investment-grade — trading, M&A, asset management, equity research — typically £70k+ with bonus structures. High street finance covers retail banking, SME advisory and corporate back-office, £30-60k range. Big 4 audit/advisory sits between the two, offering a route from high street entry to City exit.

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