Accounting Firm Salary Guide 2023/2024
The Lawson Delaney Accounting Firm Salary Guide 2024 provides data by seniority, as well as key insights and our predictions for FY24/25. 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 2023/24 financial year, several key themes emerge: competition, increased workload and the growing importance of technical accounting skills. This report aims to provide insight into these trends and their implications.
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QA & QC
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Featured jobs
Melbourne VIC
Full time
- St Kilda Road Location
- 3 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.
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Part time
- Firm with a first class reputation
- Eastern suburbs, modern offices and flexible working practices
- Complex SMSF matters
Take the next step in your SMSF career with this Senior SMSF Accountant role within a great firm in the eastern suburbs
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Full time
- Want to be close to home in Northern Suburbs?
- Want the chance to mentor and train junior accountants?
- Comfortable with own client portfolio, and want opportunity to grow?
Forward thinking firm who are advocates of work/life balance. Driven by technology and relationships, this firm are looking for exceptional people!
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Full time
- Role located close to vibrant St Kilda
- Supportive team environment
- Accounting firm-real career opportunities in this growth sector
Growing Accounting practice have opportunity for experienced receptionist to be the first point of contact
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Full time
- Friendly boutique Accounting Practice
- Support a busy portfolio of clients
- Experience working in Accounting Firm essential to be successful
Accounting firm based in SE city fringe have opportunity for experienced Accounts assistant to help support a portfolio of clients
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Full time
- Close to the CBD, with great accessibility by public transport
- Strong, well connected brand, committed to the success of their clientss
- Key member of the management team
Join this exceptional quality boutique with a focus on high wealth business families and family office. Ideal move from a Big 4 or Mid Tier.
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Full time
- Big listed clients and opportunities to consult and advise them.
- 4 fantastic staff to support you.
- Global brand and career opportunities.
Mid-tier power house accounting firm want a Supervisor. Work on ASX listed clients, large companies and have 4 staff to report into and support you.
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Full time
- City fringe location
- Strong values driven culture; outstanding office environment
- Genuine career development and mentoring focused firm
Private client, high wealth, family office focus. Seeking a Senior or Assistant Manager.
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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.
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Full time
- Degree in Finance related field is essential
- Kick start your Career within Finance!
- Excellent training with a structured Career Path
Global Financial services leader have opportunity for an ambitious graduate in Finance who wants to pursue a career in stockbroking
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Full time
- Easily accessible location in Eastern Suburbs.
- Highly profitable practice - with responsibility of $800k of fees.
- Help take the firm to the next level.
Boutique CA practice in Eastern Suburbs. Take over from an outgoing partner. Opportunity to shape the direction of the firm going forward.
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Full time
- Minimum 2 years experience-paying 100K++
- Established Accounting Advisory Practice
- ESSENTIAL-Professional Services experience
Established Accounting practice are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support 2 partners
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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!
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Full time
- St Kilda Road Location
- 3 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 moreMelbourne 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 moreEastern Suburbs Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC
Full time
- Accounting Firm experience is Essential to be successful
- Role based in North East Suburbs
- Busy Bookkeeping role dealing with multiple Clients
Progressive Accounting firm need an experienced Bookkeeper with Accounting Industry experience to look after busy portfolio of clients
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Full time
- Accounting Firm based in South Melbourne
- Client facing role-great career opportunity in a Growth sector!
- Fun & Friendly team
Great opportunity to grow in your Career in the Accounting Sector-Accounting Industry experience is desirable to be successful.
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Full time
- Mid Tier Progressive Accounting Firm
- Practice Manager opportunity based in Eastern Suburbs
- Lead the strategic growth of the business
Rare opportunity for a Senior Practice Manager in progressive Mid Tier Accounting firm based in outer Eastern Suburbs
Learn moreMelbourne VIC
Full time
- New Business Services Accounting Manager responsible for staff and clients.
- Large, very modern accounting firm that will remind you of Google.
- CBD location. High performance progresses you up the ladder VERY quickly.
Large progressive office. HUGE growth. Fun atmosphere. Use your technical accounting knowledge to truly consult with clients. Enjoy work and life.
Learn moreMelbourne VIC
Full time
- Melbourne Inner North with access to parking, trains and trams.
- 50+ staff firm continuing to grow and embracing the future of accounting.
- Modern, social, technologically advanced. A great place to develop and progress.
Manage a client portfolio. Senior role at a big brand. They are fun, progressive, modern, big, with a heavy advisory focus. Lots of celebrity clients!
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