High-paying accounting jobs in Glasgow

Accounting encompasses the systematic recording, measuring, and communicating of financial information about economic entities. Accountants analyze financial data to advise on business operations and ensure compliance with regulations. They must possess skills in mathematics, critical thinking, and attention to detail.


The 89 accounting jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between £26,270 and £54,427 per year. Controller, Estimator and Accounts Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Glasgow.

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Updated Sept 10, 2026
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Glasgow, SCT
Scotland
Job postings (Glasgow)

Finance Manager

Glasgow

£54,427 per year

Scotland

£51,429 per year

Cost Engineer

Glasgow

£54,014 per year

Scotland

£54,404 per year

Management Accountant

Glasgow

£43,514 per year

Scotland

£43,681 per year

Estimator

Glasgow

£43,434 per year

Scotland

£42,898 per year

Internal Auditor

Glasgow

£42,937 per year

Scotland

£49,683 per year

Controller

Glasgow

£33,868 per year

Scotland

£33,071 per year

Accounts Assistant

Glasgow

£28,212 per year

Scotland

£28,500 per year

Credit Controller

Glasgow

£27,919 per year

Scotland

£27,725 per year

Accounts Payable Clerk

Glasgow

£27,524 per year

Scotland

£28,142 per year

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Glasgow

£26,270 per year

Scotland

£27,013 per year

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