Accountant to Partner professional recruitment
Lawson Delaney’s Accounting Recruitment Practice is focused on providing search, professional recruitment and advisory services specifically tailored to professional services firms in the Accounting market, both locally in Melbourne and nationally.
We have built a reputation of going beyond that of a transactional recruiter by giving back to the market we are passionate about. Not only do we organise mentor programs and regularly host industry-relevant seminars, we give objective market and career advice daily which enables us to build long-lasting relationships.
Our team’s candidate focus ranges from Accountant positions through to Partner and Practice Lead roles. Our local, national and international clients include Big 4, top 10 global firms, large national firms and high calibre boutiques. We also support advisory, insolvency, corporate finance, insurance, risk, and tax consulting firms as well as Family Offices.
Our core disciplines are led by senior specialists with 10+ years' experience and each are recognised market leaders in their field. The largest in the Asia-Pacific region, our Melbourne-based team has over a century of combined Accounting recruitment experience.
Our Accounting recruitment team also work across:
For more information, please contact Darren Banfield on 0475 703 149 or darren@lawsondelaney.com.au.
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Accounting Firm Salary Report 2025
The Lawson Delaney Accounting Firm Salary Guide 2025 provides data by seniority, as well as key insights and our predictions for FY25/26. We have created this report to help firms make informed decisions around Accountant salaries and what to expect for the future.
As we look back on the 2024/25 financial year, several key themes emerge: rising talent demand, shift in candidate expectations, and the continuous growth of salaries. This report aims to provide insight into these trends and their implications.
Our key takeaways for Accounting firms this year are:
- Stay informed about what your competitors are offering to ensure you attract and secure top-tier talent, not just the best candidate who happens to apply via Seek.
- Foster a workplace culture that people are proud to be part of, and support your team in finding purpose and fulfilment in their work.
- Take a proactive approach to workforce planning. Recruiting only when the need arises can lead to missed opportunities. Instead, map out growth areas and timelines, and identify high-risk roles so you have contingency plans in place.
Salary isn't everything. Read more to find out what Accounting professionals are expecting regarding flexibility, work perks and benefits, and career pathways at each level.
Who Earns More? Public Practice Accounting vs Industry Accounting
One of the biggest challenges faced by Accounting Public Practices is the steady stream of Accountants moving to Industry.
When speaking with these job seekers, earning potential is cited as a key reason for change... but do Industry Accountants actually earn more?
We asked Lawson Delaney's Directors, Colm Reddy and Guy Sigston, to discuss and give us the numbers!
For more information about this topic, get in touch with our team today on
03 9946 7300.