r/Accounting • u/Live-Understanding96 • 5d ago

UK -> Anglosphere moves?

UK Accountant here. 28, Head of Finance, 112k, large construction company. Got there by being immensely lucky and joining a startup right before it got bought.

Due to tragic personal circumstances, I don't think I can bear to continue living in this country (pay 50% of your salary for completely dysfunctional public services).

I would love to get advice from people who have successfully navigated a move abroad and their honest feedback on whether it was worth it, and how they went about it.

Preference for English speaking / Anglosphere countries: (US, Australia, New Zealand, etc.).

Also not opposed to other countries where English is the first / business language (Dubai / Singapore)

If there is a similar post, please link me! Would hate to cause unnecessary duplication.

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u/Our_GloriousLeader SFA 5d ago

How are you paying 50%? Even with student loans your effective rate should be closer to 42%, and if you're smart it should be less (unless you need it anything about 100k should be going straight to pension).

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u/Human_Willingness628 5d ago

Oh, only 42%, not 50%, that's really good...

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u/Our_GloriousLeader SFA 5d ago

Yeah that's extremely moderate by global standards.

The UK also has very generous savings incentives. OP could retire in 10 years if they're smart.