Opportunities from Graduate to Partner roles
Lawson Delaney’s Accounting recruitment team focuses on helping candidates, from Accountant through to Practice Leads, find their dream job. Whether you are an early-career professional or Partner, our experienced team is committed to helping you find a role that suits your current needs and will enable you to flourish. Our team has extensive experience in the SMSF, Business Services, Audit, Tax, and Accounting market, both locally 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 provide you with the most relevant industry knowledge.
Our core disciplines are led by senior specialists with 10+ years' experience and each are recognised market leaders in their field.
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.
Please note: This study has been compiled by contacting candidates and clients who work solely in public practice and is the most targeted study of its kind in the Melbourne market. The remuneration figures recorded are made up of a base excluding superannuation only, and don’t reflect total earnings from profit share or dividend income.
For further insights or information, please contact our Professional Services recruitment team on 03 9946 7300 or support@lawsondelaney.com.au
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Meet the Professional Services team
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Director – Business Services Accounting Recruitment
Colm has been working in recruitment since 2008 and holds a Master’s in Business Management. He joined Lawson Delaney in 2013 and has been instrumental in developing the Professional Services team from its early days.
With experience spanning LinkedIn Talent Solutions, online recruitment platforms and recruitment agencies, Colm has built a global perspective on talent, having worked across Ireland, Dubai, India, China, and Australia. By 24, he was managing a recruitment business, and by 25, he led a team of 70—giving him insight into recruitment from multiple perspectives and cultures.
Colm focuses on senior Business Services Accounting roles in public practice, usually at Partner and Partner-elect levels. Leveraging his extensive networks and market knowledge, he provides tailored recruitment solutions that help organisations secure optimal talent while supporting candidates in achieving their long-term career goals.
Well known for his ethical, honest, and consultative approach, Colm has introduced initiatives such as Lawson Delaney’s first Pathways to Partnership mentoring program, developed educational content for candidates and hiring managers, led seminars, webinars and roundtables, and has been featured multiple times in the Australian Financial Review on accounting recruitment trends. Early in his career, he was recognised by RCSA as one of Australia’s top five recruiters—a reflection of his expertise in this market.
Colm has a passion for driving a positive influence in people’s lives, careers, organisations, and legacies.
Outside of work, he is a dad of three boys and uses whatever spare time he can find for football/soccer (more coaching nowadays than playing), BJJ, tennis, rugby, astrophysics, philosophy, and of course, his family.
Principal – Business Services Accounting Recruitment
Lee has been working in recruitment since 2016, starting in the UK before relocating to Australia in 2017. He specialises in the Professional Services Accounting market in Melbourne, partnering with mid-tier and suburban practices to recruit at all levels, from Intermediate Accountant to Partner.
Having recruited in this market since 2017, Lee leverages his deep industry knowledge and extensive networks to provide a consultative service that connects organisations with exceptional talent. He focuses on helping clients build strong teams while supporting candidates to achieve their career goals.
Known for his collaborative and empathetic approach, Lee prides himself on delivering a personalised experience and high-quality service in every interaction.
On a personal level, Lee enjoys watching or playing any sport he can get involved with and is a devoted supporter of Melbourne’s restaurants—admittedly due to his limited cooking skills.
Director – Business Service Accounting Recruitment
Tania began her recruitment career in Perth in 1999 and has since built a strong track record supporting organisations across Australia and New Zealand. She specialises in recruiting across all levels in professional accounting practices, and also in the senior finance market in commerce and industry.
With a Master’s degree in Psychology, Tania started her career at a global recruitment consultancy, working in both Perth and Auckland. During this time she specialised in recruiting accountants across the senior finance market in commerce and industry, as well as across all levels of professional practice. She also gained valuable experience recruiting within the legal sector and working in executive search and selection.
Tania leverages her deep market knowledge and industry networks to provide consultative, value-adding recruitment solutions. Known for her thoughtful and collaborative approach, she builds trusted relationships with both clients and candidates, helping organisations strengthen their teams while supporting professionals to progress in their careers. She also serves as Talent Director for an on-site Managed Recruitment Solution.
Outside of work, Tania enjoys cheering on her teenagers at their many activities and can often be found beside a soccer field, at the swimming pool, or at a dance competition.
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