752 jobs in the UK have Accountant in the title, from 487 licensed sponsors. JSS Search (14), Michael Page (12) and DJH (11) have the most; 132 were posted in the last 7 days and 423 are rated Likely. Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa under SOC 2421, minimum £49,200 at the standard rate. Most chartered and certified accountants in the UK earn between £38,376 and £65,780 in (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time). The 207 adverts that state a salary have a median of £54,000. Of the 191 adverts whose pay we checked, 147 meet the standard rate and 41 more meet the new entrant rate. Visa and pay details
Yes. Accountant roles fall under SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Accountant positions.
The going rate for SOC 2421 is £49,200 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £34,500 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total.