Finance officers Salary
Median salary £28,610 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Finance officers manage financial administration within organisations, processing payments, maintaining budgets, producing financial reports and ensuring financial systems operate accurately and in compliance with regulations.
Key responsibilities
- Processing invoices, payments and purchase orders
- Monitoring budgets and producing variance reports
- Maintaining financial systems and records
- Preparing financial reports for management
- Supporting audit and year-end processes
Qualifications and entry routes
AAT qualification or equivalent is common. Many roles require degree-level education in finance or accounting. Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA is valued for senior finance officer roles.
Career outlook
Steady demand, particularly in the public sector. Progression to management accountant or financial controller roles is a common career path.
Key skills
Common industries
- Public sector
- NHS
- Education
- Charities
- All commercial sectors
Data coverage
Median Salary
£28,610
Mean Salary
£28,686
Jobs (000s)
28k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£14,494
0-2 years
Mid Level
£20,772
3-7 years
Senior
£35,071
8-15 years
Potential career growth: +142% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 11.6%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£28,610
Full-time Only
£31,943
Full-time premium: +£3,333
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