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Our Accounting Firm Salary Guide 2025

Lawson Delaney is proud to present our 24/25 Financial Year Accounting Firm Salary Guide, which offers detailed insights into current market trends across all levels of public practice accounting, from graduates through to Partner-elect professionals.

With demand rising, candidate expectations shifting, and salaries continuing to climb, this guide helps firms stay competitive in a fast-moving talent landscape. Whether you're hiring or planning your workforce strategy, this resource provides the clarity needed to attract and retain top talent

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A different level of partnership

Lawson Delaney has two distinct teams that specialise in recruiting CEOs and leadership teams for private businesses, and recruiting accountants both commercially and for Accounting firms – from merging Partners to graduate intakes. What ties us together is the unwavering commitment to our vision: to be the most caring, capable, and considerate recruitment company in Melbourne.

Find out more about our recruitment specialisations below.

Areas we provide executive search and recruitment services within

Accounting Firms

Executive Search

CFO & Accounting

CEO Search & Selection

Managed Recruitment Solutions

Financial Services

Health, Community & Human Services

Lifesciences, Member Associations, Education & Interim

Our values

Trust

Acting as trusted advisors, we are proud of the outstanding outcomes that these partnerships have achieved.

Innovation

We support our methodology with innovation and intellect to achieve your short and long-term goals, while significantly mitigating risk.

Forensic approach

We understand the importance of applying rigorous processes in order to achieve quality outcomes.

Caring, capable & considerate

We reflect our values of diversity, flexibility and
strengths-based leadership.

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Finance Manager

Brisbane CBD QLD, Brisbane QLD

Full time

Innovative tech-based logistics business
Brisbane based

Exceptional career step-up opportunity for a suitably qualified accounting professional with this innovative technology-driven logistics provider.

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Senior Accountant - Mid Tier Accounting Firm

Melbourne VIC

Full time

One of the biggest mid tier firms in the CBD
Have a work/life balance with flexible hours
Won awards for 'employer of choice' in Business Advisory division

Partnering with a Mid-Tier Accounting firm who are looking a strong Senior Accountant, with limitless growth potential. Short term pathway to Manager.

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Accounting Firm - Manager/Senior Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Modern, progressive firm with a genuine client service experience
Clients with turnover upto $100 million
Flexible working

Modern firm is based just outside the CBD. They offer holistic, integrated approach to clients. Salary package up to $160k.

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Business Advisor - Accountancy Firm

Melbourne VIC

Full time

A dedicated games room in the office
Hybrid working model
Specialise in tax and business advisory

Are you over compliance work and timesheets? Do you have a passion for business advisory? Apply today!

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Senior Administration Support

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Award winning Mid-tier Accounting Firm
Inner East-Tram & Parking close by
Public Practice Accounting Experience is essential

Due to sustained growth a great opportunity has arisen to work in this leading Accounting Financial Services firm

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Client Manager - Accounting Firm

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Want to be close to home in Northern Suburbs?
Want the chance to mentor and train junior accountants?
Comfortable with own client portfolio, and want opportunity to grow?

Forward thinking firm who are advocates of work/life balance. Driven by technology and relationships, this firm are looking for exceptional people!

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Senior Accounting- Boutique Accounting Firm

Melbourne VIC

Full time

2 days working from home
Inner city location, near public transport
Above market salary

Holistic Business Services firm, providing a diverse suite of services including tax, succession, accounting to private high net worth family groups.

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Bookkeeping Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Global Public Practice Accounting Firm
Accounting Public Practice experience is essential to be considered
Lead a team of 7 experienced bookkeepers

As Manager you will provide leadership & guidance to a team of seven experienced bookkeepers

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Senior Consultant - Property Specialist

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Property / Real Estate
Investment Consulting

Real Estate, Property Investment expert, Investment Research and Property Expertise, Real Assets Team of Investment Consultants

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Office Coordinator - New to the market opportunity in professional services

Perth CBD & Inner Suburbs WA, Perth WA

Full time

Hybrid working and strong values based culture
Collaborative and supportive team
Utilise your flair for coordination and attention to detail

Ready for your next challenge? Varied administration support and facilities management role.

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Group HR Manager (12 month contract)

Melbourne VIC

Contract/Temp

Strategic HR leadership with transformational focus
12 month fixed term appointment
Melbourne or Perth location

Interim appointment to lead the rollout and integration of a new HR Operating Model.

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Paraplanner

Bayside Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC

Full time

Boutique growing Financial planning practice
Hybrid work & part time options available
Role located in Hampton

Boutique wealth advisory practice are seeking an experienced paraplanner to support the team

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Quantitative Developer

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Reputable mid sized firm
On shore team
Melbourne office

Quantitative Developer that can build robust, high-performance systems that drive investment decisions and risk analysis.

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Senior Administration Support

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Growing Financial Services Practice
Client Services Manager
CBD City Fringe Location

Join this growing specialist accounting public practice to help support the administration team

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Quantitative Investment Analyst

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Quantitative Research Associate
Investment Consulting
Hybrid home and office

Develop quantitative techniques and models, collaboration and quantitative/econometric modelling, Analyst

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Chief Financial Officer

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Chief Financial Officer
Prominent and large scale retailer
Melbourne based Head Office

Key leadership role - Chief Financial Officer with prominent and large scale retail sector organisation.

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Client Services Coordinator

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Growing Accounting & wealth advisory practice
CBD City fringe
Public Practice Accounting experience highly desirable

Work for one of Melbourne's leading Financial Services firms. High level document management, admin focused role, client service support

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Operations Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Strong supportive management team
CBD based mid-sized growing Accounting Firm
Senior Leadership role with strategic influence

Growing CBD Public Practice Accounting firm has a great opportunity to step into a role where you will be instrumental in its continued success

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Investment Associate

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Consulting and Research Firm
Contribute to investment research
Support to a variety of institutional clients

Consulting firm - Investment advice and manager research across Fixed Income, Derivatives, Currencies and Private Equity

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Your professionalism, guidance, and support have been invaluable to me. I believe that your expertise and network could be incredibly beneficial as I continue to grow and advance in my career.

Assistant Manager, Accounting Firm

Dear Tania – Without your dedicated effort, this outcome would not have been possible, Thank you

Financial Controller, Construction Company

Your expertise and assistance were instrumental in helping me secure a position that aligns perfectly with my career goals. Thank you for the invaluable support and guidance you provided me.

Elicia, Business Services Accountant, Accounting Firm

Tania has a great point of differentiation from most recruiters, as so few have the skills to look outside the automated results of the applicant tracking systems. I appreciate your effort and out-of-the-box thinking. I would highly recommend your services to anyone who asks.

Business Services Senior Manager, Accounting Firm

Lawson Delaney provided me with very valuable recruitment advice during my search for a CFO position. They are extremely professional, flexible and always reliable. I highly recommend partnering with them for senior finance assignments.

CFO, Retail Organisation

Lawson Delaney provided opportunities that were in the best interest of the jobseeker by truly listening to what I wanted.

Candidate, Manager

Lee is professional in all avenues. I valued the communication around the status of my applications which included actual feedback & updates. He creates a good working relationship.

Accounting Candidate, Accounting Industry

Colm has been very helpful in my job hunting. He carefully selected companies that actually fit my needs. He pays attention to what candidates are looking for & gives insightful tips for interviews. I would highly recommend Colm to assist you with your next step in your career!

Accounting Candidate, Accounting Industry

Colm has been fantastic to deal with and has made the recruitment process for our business very streamlined. Congratulations on changing our perception with recruitment businesses. We look forward to a long term relationship and highly recommend Colm.

Troy Townley, Founder, HTA Advisory

In my dealings with Colm he has taken the time to understand the business and what we are looking for. I find Colm to be measured and working for my best interests. I view Colm as a business partner, someone I can trust and have confidence that he will find an excellent employee.

Accounting Partner, Accounting and Business Advisory firm

Insights from our team

Our executive search and recruitment Consultants are experts in their field. Find out what they have to say...

Executive Search
Professional Recruitment

It's more than just a job hire

Our Accounting Firm Salary Guide 2025

A different level of partnership

Areas we provide executive search and recruitment services within

Accounting Firms

Executive Search

CFO & Accounting

CEO Search & Selection

Managed Recruitment Solutions

Financial Services

Health, Community & Human Services

Lifesciences, Member Associations, Education & Interim