Finance Jobs UK
From Big 4 accountancy to fintech product, from investment banking to bookkeeping — browse finance roles across the UK and apply overnight with Autoply.
Finance roles hiring in the UK
Salary ranges reflect 25th–75th percentile. Bonuses not included for front-office roles.
Investment Analyst
Asset Management / IB£35,000–£80,000
Excel, financial modelling, CFA progression. Graduate schemes at BB banks highly competitive.
Financial Analyst
Corporate Finance£32,000–£65,000
FP&A, budgeting, variance analysis. Strong in any mid-large company.
Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
Practice & Industry£35,000–£70,000
ACA via Big 4/mid-tier or ACCA in industry. Qualification adds £10–20k.
Risk Analyst
Banking / Insurance£38,000–£85,000
Credit risk, market risk, model risk. Python + SQL increasingly required.
Compliance Analyst
Regulated Finance£32,000–£70,000
FCA-regulated firms. Anti-money laundering, KYC, conduct risk.
Fintech Product Manager
Fintech£55,000–£130,000
Technical PMs at Revolut, Monzo, Wise etc. Strong growth trajectory.
Quantitative Analyst
Hedge Funds / Banks£65,000–£200,000
Maths/Physics PhD or top CS. Python, C++, stat modelling. High ceiling.
Trader / Sales Trader
Investment Banking£45,000–£150,000+
Desk-based, City of London. Bonus-heavy comp. Decreasing headcount in flow trading.
Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant
All industries£24,000–£35,000
Entry point to finance. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks. AAT qualification useful.
Credit Controller
All industries£26,000–£42,000
Stable demand across sectors. Often hybrid. CICM qualification available.
Payroll Specialist
HR & Finance£28,000–£45,000
CIPP-qualified preferred for senior roles. Remote-friendly, consistent demand.
Treasury Analyst
Corporate / Banking£38,000–£70,000
Cash management, FX hedging, liquidity. ACT qualification valued.
Finance qualifications in the UK
Which qualification opens which doors — and how to get each one.
| Qualification | How to get it | Opens roles in |
|---|---|---|
| ACA (ICAEW) | Big 4 / mid-tier training contract (3 years) | Big 4 management, CFO track, practice leadership |
| ACCA | Industry or practice, self-study or employer-sponsored | FD, Finance Manager, Controller in industry |
| CFA | 3 exams (self-study), typically while working | Investment analysis, portfolio management, research |
| AAT | Entry-level accounting qualification (1–2 years) | Bookkeeping → assistant accountant → ACCA pathway |
| CIMA | Management accounting, often employer-sponsored | Management accounting, FP&A, business partnering |
| FCA Statements of Professional Standing | Required for financial advisers, regulated advice roles | IFA, Wealth Manager, Financial Planner (with DipFA) |
How to get a finance job in the UK
For front-office (IB, asset management, trading): The graduate scheme route through the major banks is standard. These recruit 12–18 months ahead of start dates — spring weeks and summer internships are the main pipeline. Use the spring week deadlines tracker and apply early. Networking via LinkedIn with alumni from your target firms genuinely works in finance more than in other sectors.
For accounting and practice: ACA via a Big 4 or mid-tier firm is the most structured path. ACCA offers more flexibility — you can study while working in industry without being formally enrolled at a firm. Most employers cover exam costs for ACCA; Big 4 ACA training contracts are typically paid with a London or regional salary.
For fintech: More meritocratic than traditional finance. Strong technical skills (Python, SQL, data) + product sense open doors without needing the traditional qualifications. Revolut, Monzo, Wise, Checkout.com, and Starling are the biggest UK employers and each have fast-growing product + engineering orgs.
Finance salary negotiation
Finance is one of the sectors where salary negotiation is most expected and least penalised. Especially in banking and consulting, there are defined bands and room to negotiate. Use the salary checker to get your market anchor before any negotiation. For front-office roles, always negotiate the sign-on bonus separately from base — it's often a separate budget.
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