Evaluate Your Accounting Career in 2024

Welcome to 2024! With the new year, it is a great time to reflect and make plans for the future. Whether you are a job seeker or someone who is happy in their role, here is a guide to help you evaluate your Accounting career and take action to achieve your goals.

Assess Your Environment & Experience

• Align with Your Interest – Evaluate whether your current role is in the area that aligns with your professional interests. Do your daily tasks and responsibilities resonate with your passion and career goals?
• Assess Career Progression – Reflect on your career growth within your current firm, and consider opportunities for advancement either within this environment or beyond. The year-end break is a great time to determine if your current role provides the challenges and developmental opportunities needed for your career progression.

Future-Proof Your Career in Emerging Areas

• Tech – In 2024, integrating tech is a necessity. Embrace innovation and stay relevant in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Sharpen your skills, explore emerging tech, and position yourself for success.
• Adapt to Regulatory Changes or Policies – Regulatory settings constantly change. Stay informed, adapt strategies, and protect your career against uncertainties.

Upskill in Professional Fundamentals

• Leadership and Communication Skills: Evaluate your ability to lead, communicate with stakeholders, and navigate conflicts. If you are interested in continuing to lead a team, invest in leadership development for a positive work environment and staff collaboration.

• Client & Stakeholder Experience: How can you improve your client satisfaction – this can be customer facing or with internal stakeholders. Implement better engagement strategies, and improved communication and feedback processes. 

Professional Networking and Collaboration

Build a strong professional network for industry insights and best practices. Evaluate your networking efforts, attend events and learning seminars, and participate in online forums. Collaborating with peers will give you valuable insights and support you in navigating career challenges.

Create Clear Career Goals

Chart clear path goals to give you purpose such as “I aspire to be in a Partner in six years”. Outline specific milestones, identify skills to improve adaptability, and establish measurable success metrics. This comprehensive approach creates a roadmap which you can refer back to throughout your progression.

Reach out to a Professional Accounting Recruitment Specialist

Not sure where to start? Establish a relationship with a professional recruitment specialist who can advocate on your behalf. Engaging with a specialist offers valuable insights into industry trends, potential opportunities, and the skills in demand. Their expertise can assist you in aligning your career goals, thereby increasing your chances of securing fulfilling and impactful roles in your professional journey.

Taking the time to evaluate your career is not just a good thing; it’s an essential practice for personal and professional growth. The Lawson Delaney Career Path Guide offers actionable steps that will help you set clear goals and create a strategic roadmap for success in 2024.

For more information how put your best foot forward or to discuss the market and roles that are currently available, please contact us on 03 9946 7300 or support@lawsondelaney.com.au

Lawson Delaney is a leading executive search and professional recruitment firm based in Melbourne. We specialise in recruiting CEOs and leadership teams, and accountants of all seniorities for Accounting firms.