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Accounting Firm Salary Guide 2025
Partner to Junior Accountant Salaries and more 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding the New Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
On 7 December 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. This change is part of a broader effort to modernise and simplify employer-sponsored visas, making it easier for businesses to address skills shortages. Key Updates at a Glance Streamlined Occupation Lists. The…
Read MoreHow to highlight salary in a job interview?
No matter how promising the opportunity, there’s no denying that salaries are a major factor when accepting a job offer. For many of us, being compensated fairly for our skills and experience impacts job satisfaction. While this is good news for jobseekers, it’s important to broach the salary conversation with your prospective employer at the…
Read MoreHow to pick a fantastic referee
Traditional reference checking is still an important component of a recruitment process. Why are references conducted? Candidates during an interview process are naturally keen to present the best version of themselves to a potential employer. A reference provided by a third party helps to provide context and further insight. Just as you are likely to…
Read MoreWithdrawing Candidates: Reasons Why & How to Mitigate Risk
A recent Gartner HR survey has highlighted substantial challenges in talent retention, revealing that within a 12-month period, 50% of candidates accepting job offers withdrew before their scheduled start dates. As we step into 2024, despite a slight easing in the scarcity of candidates, the competition for top talent remains intense, particularly within the accounting…
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