Group Accountant roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2421 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most chartered and certified accountants in the UK earn between £38,376 and £65,780 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £49,200 (SOC 2421), sitting at the 49th percentile of what UK employers pay and £252 below the median.
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Yes. Group 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 Group 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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