The Importance of Career Mobility in Public Practice Accounting

Are you feeling stuck in your Accounting career? Do you feel like you’re not moving forward or growing professionally? If so, it might be time to gain perspective and consider how you can take back control through ‘career mobility’.

Career mobility refers to the ability to move upward or laterally in your career path. This can include taking on new responsibilities, learning new skills, and transitioning into new roles or specialising in services such as SMSF. Even whilst staying in Public Practice, there are opportunities to continuously evolve. 

Take it from us as recruiters who help Accountants find jobs every day: career mobility is essential for personal growth, job satisfaction, and professional success.

Here are some reasons why career mobility is so important:

Expands your skills and knowledge

When you take on new responsibilities such as mentoring or client facing meetings, you have the chance to learn new skills and gain new experiences. This not only enhances your professional development but also makes you a more valuable employee. Express interest in joining Partnership meetings relating to your firm’s strategy or ask for monthly management reporting tasks.

Increases job satisfaction

Feeling stuck in your career can lead to dissatisfaction and burnout. By pursuing career mobility, you can find new challenges and opportunities that keep you engaged and motivated. Whether it’s taking on more advisory work or taking a leadership course, this can lead to greater job satisfaction and a more positive outlook on your career.

Boosts your earning potential

Career mobility can also boost your earning potential. By taking on new responsibilities you can increase your value and salary package either within your current organisation or by transitioning into a new role. Think outside of the box too – could equity be an option or are you able to earn a percentage of fees you bring in the firm?

Enhances your professional network

When you pursue career mobility, you have the opportunity to work with new contacts, colleagues and peers. Build new relationships to expand your professional network which may lead to new opportunities down the line. 

Keeps you competitive

In today’s job market, it’s essential to stay competitive. By prioritising agility and learning in your career, you will stay up-to-date with Accounting industry trends, technologies, and best practices. This makes you a more valuable employee and keeps you relevant in your field.

Career mobility is essential for an Accountant’s personal growth, job satisfaction, and professional success. You will get the most from public practice if you are not afraid to take risks, pursue new opportunities, and embrace career mobility as an essential part of your professional journey.

Career Insights from Lawson Delaney

Lawson Delaney has two distinct teams that specialise in recruiting accountants – from merging Partners to graduate intakes – both commercially and for Accounting firms, and recruiting CEOs and leadership teams for private businesses. What ties us together is the unwavering commitment to our vision: to be the most caring, capable, and considerate recruitment company in Melbourne. Contact us on 03 9946 7300 or support@lawsondelaney.com.au to learn more about how we can assist you with a vacancy or new role today.