Executive Search
Professional Recruitment

It's more than just a job hire

A different level of partnership

At Lawson Delaney, we focus on what we know best: people and performance in leadership and finance.

Our dedicated teams specialise in three core areas:

CEO recruitment for private and family-owned businesses
CFO and senior finance recruitment across a range of industries
Accounting recruitment for both commercial roles and public practice firms, from graduate programs to partner level
Accounting Business Support and Commerce roles in the accounting sector

What unites us is a shared commitment to quality, care, and long-term success for every person and business we work with.

Explore our specialisations below to learn more.

Areas we provide executive search and recruitment services within

Client Services & Business Support

Remuneration Benchmarking & Expert Witness

Our values

Quality

We deliver every engagement with precision, insight, and an unwavering commitment to doing things properly.

Performance

We are driven by results. Consistently exceeding expectations through focus, discipline, and expert execution.

Education

We empower our clients and candidates through informed guidance that sharpens decision-making and fosters long-term growth.

Team

We collaborate with integrity and mutual respect, knowing the best outcomes are always achieved together.

KEYWORDS

Select Classifications

in all classifications

LOCATION

Featured jobs

Senior Administration Support

Melbourne VIC

Full time

CBD Based Boutique Accounting Firm
Autonomous role you can really make your own!
Hybrid role

Fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills in this friendly Boutique growing Accounting practice

Learn more

Partner/Associate Partner, Wealth

Sydney NSW

Full time

Flexible work options, excellent CBD offices
Senior Opportunity with a company that will help you develop your career
Highly attractive Base salary and STI, established fee base.

Lead with purpose. Grow a high-value client base. Shape the future of Wealth Accounting.

Learn more

Associate Partner

Albury NSW 2640, City of Albury NSW

Full time

Flexible work options, Mildura office
Senior Opportunity with a company that will help you develop your career
Highly attractive Base salary and STI, established fee base.

Lead with purpose. Grow a high-value client base. Shape the future of regional professional services.

Learn more

Associate Partner, Wealth

Albury NSW 2640, City of Albury NSW

Full time

Flexible work options, Albury office
Senior Opportunity with a company that will help you develop your career
Highly attractive Base salary and STI, established fee base.

Lead with purpose. Grow a high-value client base. Shape the future of Wealth Accounting.

Learn more

Senior Administration Support-Client Services

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Successful growing Mid-Tier Accounting practice based in CBD
Solid experience with compliance ASIC/ATO documentation required
Up to 110K+ depending on experience

Successful growing Accounting & Wealth advisory practice have a great opportunity for someone experienced in a similar role

Learn more

Senior Consultant

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Collaborate and Share Investment Ideas
Work with institutional clients
Innovative solutions

Consult, advise, research and be amazing with us. If you are an Investment professional that loves analysis , research and sharing your ideas read on

Learn more

Analyst

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Investment Data
Junior Role - Ideal for CFA 1 candidate

Be amazing with us. A junior role providing opportunity to gain experience and collaborate with professionals across varied investment functions

Learn more

Investment Governance and Compliance Consultant

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Asset Consulting Firm
Excellent Client Exposure
Supportive and collaborative team

Be amazing together with us in supporting clients and advising on Investment Compliance and Investment governance to varied Institutional clients

Learn more

Intermediate Accountant - Top 100 Accounting Firm

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Social culture, with boundless opportunities.
Inner East location. Accessible from major train station and tram stops
Learn from the industry leading partners

Unbelievable opportunity. Dynamic partners, who want people who can be 'outside of the box' and deal direct with multi million dollar clients!

Learn more

Audit Partner

Melbourne VIC

Full time

A diverse range of high quality clients
Practice with strong international networks
Position has arisen as a result of succession planning

Mid tier Audit Partnership opportunity

Learn more

Senior Accountant Business Advisory

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Opportunity to make a move into a globally networked firm
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Encouraging of further post graduate studies

Business advisory opportunity in the mid tier

Learn more

Public Practice Accountant - Part-time

Eastern Suburbs Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC

Part time

Conveniently located in Melbourne's inner South- East - with parking
Established firm with high net worth clients
Profit share available for great performance

Part time role - Boutique accounting firm situated in Melbourne's inner south-east with easy parking, Ideally for an experienced Senior Accountant.

Learn more

Business Advisory Partner

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Well suited to a hands-on Partner with fees
Approaching exit of an existing Equity Partner
Hybrid work practices - flexibility to work from home and the office

Attractive opportunity for a Partner with tax and business services expertise, seeking to join a medium to large, highly reputable firm.

Learn more

Senior Accountant - Advisory Focused!

Melbourne VIC

Full time

St Kilda Road Location
2 days a week work from home
Clients with > $100 million turnover

Big 4 clients in a boutique, friendly firm. This firm genuinely are one of a kind - with a hybrid working model.

Learn more

Senior Accountant - Mid Tier Accounting Firm

Melbourne VIC

Full time

One of the biggest mid tier firms in the CBD
Have a work/life balance with flexible hours
Won awards for 'employer of choice' in Business Advisory division

Partnering with a Mid-Tier Accounting firm who are looking a strong Senior Accountant, with limitless growth potential. Short term pathway to Manager.

Learn more

Corporate Secretary-Client Services

Melbourne VIC

Full time

ESSENTIAL-Public Practice Accounting experience
Inner East Suburb
Solid experience with ASIC & ATO Compliance documentation

Join this growing specialist Accounting public practice to help support the administration team

Learn more

Senior Administration Support

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Mid sized CBD Accounting firm
Work in a supportive established team
Long term career growth opportunity

Growing Accounting firm have opportunity for someone experienced in administrative support in Public Practice Accounting

Learn more

Business Advisory Senior

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Boutique firm in the CBD
Flexible working practices
Very attractive, achievable bonus structure based on performance

Close-knit team in the CBD, seeking an experienced Senior.

Learn more

Manager - Boutique Accounting Firm

Melbourne VIC

Full time

CBD based location!
Salary reviews TWICE a year!
Direct client contact!

Are you wanting to be a Manager in a high performing, boutique accounting firm? Apply now!

Learn more

Accounting Firm - Manager/Senior Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Modern, progressive firm with a genuine client service experience
Clients with turnover upto $100 million
Flexible working

Modern firm is based just outside the CBD. They offer holistic, integrated approach to clients. Salary package up to $160k.

Learn more

Your professionalism, guidance, and support have been invaluable to me. I believe that your expertise and network could be incredibly beneficial as I continue to grow and advance in my career.

Assistant Manager, Accounting Firm

Dear Tania – Without your dedicated effort, this outcome would not have been possible, Thank you

Financial Controller, Construction Company

Your expertise and assistance were instrumental in helping me secure a position that aligns perfectly with my career goals. Thank you for the invaluable support and guidance you provided me.

Elicia, Business Services Accountant, Accounting Firm

Tania has a great point of differentiation from most recruiters, as so few have the skills to look outside the automated results of the applicant tracking systems. I appreciate your effort and out-of-the-box thinking. I would highly recommend your services to anyone who asks.

Business Services Senior Manager, Accounting Firm

Lawson Delaney provided me with very valuable recruitment advice during my search for a CFO position. They are extremely professional, flexible and always reliable. I highly recommend partnering with them for senior finance assignments.

CFO, Retail Organisation

Lawson Delaney provided opportunities that were in the best interest of the jobseeker by truly listening to what I wanted.

Candidate, Manager

Lee is professional in all avenues. I valued the communication around the status of my applications which included actual feedback & updates. He creates a good working relationship.

Accounting Candidate, Accounting Industry

Colm has been very helpful in my job hunting. He carefully selected companies that actually fit my needs. He pays attention to what candidates are looking for & gives insightful tips for interviews. I would highly recommend Colm to assist you with your next step in your career!

Accounting Candidate, Accounting Industry

Colm has been fantastic to deal with and has made the recruitment process for our business very streamlined. Congratulations on changing our perception with recruitment businesses. We look forward to a long term relationship and highly recommend Colm.

Troy Townley, Founder, HTA Advisory

In my dealings with Colm he has taken the time to understand the business and what we are looking for. I find Colm to be measured and working for my best interests. I view Colm as a business partner, someone I can trust and have confidence that he will find an excellent employee.

Accounting Partner, Accounting and Business Advisory firm

Insights from our team

Our executive search and recruitment Consultants are experts in their field. Find out what they have to say...

Speak with our team today

Enjoy a different level of partnership

CALL US

EMAIL US

Executive Search
Professional Recruitment

It's more than just a job hire

A different level of partnership

Areas we provide executive search and recruitment services within

Accounting Firms

Executive Search

CFO & Accounting

CEO Search & Selection

Client Services & Business Support

Financial Services

Managed Recruitment Solutions

Remuneration Benchmarking & Expert Witness