Accounting technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Accounting technicians handle day-to-day financial matters in all types of business.

  • Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.  
  • Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.  
  • Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile
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Accounting technicians typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Accounting technician you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    47,713 GBP *
    per year
    18,000 GBP
    30,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Accounting technician

    • 50,168 GBP
    • 44,847 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Accounting technician
    Average salary for full-time Accounting technician

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 25,473 GBP
    • 27,431 GBP
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    Salary over time for Accounting technician

    Pay for this role has decreased slightly over time
    • 49,952 GBP
    • 48,696 GBP
    • 46,223 GBP
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    Future outlook for Accounting technicians

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    Fair outlook
    32 000+ jobs available
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    Fair outlook
    -2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    38% chance of automation in the future

    Accounting technician - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Accounting technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 39% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 14% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    There is no set entry route to become an accounting technician but it may be useful to do a relevant qualification like:

    • Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
    • Foundations in Accountancy accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Accounting technician

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Accounting technician.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Accounting technician. Check that you know:
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    Accounting software Fund accounting software; Intuit QuickBooks
    2
    Data base user interface and query software Best Software CPAPayroll; Data entry software
    3
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    4
    Financial analysis software Brentmark Estate Planning Quickview; Delphi Technology; Oracle E-Business Suite Financials; RSM McGladrey Auditor Assistant
    5
    Tax preparation software ATX Total Tax Office; BNA Income Tax Planning Solutions; Intuit Lacerte; Orrtax Software IntelliTax Classic
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    Things to highlight for your Accounting technician interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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