Executive Search
Professional Recruitment

It's more than just a job hire

A different level of partnership

Lawson Delaney has two distinct teams that specialise in recruiting CEOs and leadership teams for private businesses, and recruiting accountants both commercially and for Accounting firms – from merging Partners to graduate intakes. What ties us together is the unwavering commitment to our vision: to be the most caring, capable, and considerate recruitment company in Melbourne.

Find out more about our recruitment specialisations below.

Areas we provide executive search and recruitment services within

Accounting Firms

Executive Search

CFO & Accounting

CEO Search & Selection

Managed Recruitment Solutions

Financial Services

Health, Community & Human Services

Lifesciences, Member Associations, Education & Interim

Our values

Trust

Acting as trusted advisors, we are proud of the outstanding outcomes that these partnerships have achieved.

Innovation

We support our methodology with innovation and intellect to achieve your short and long-term goals, while significantly mitigating risk.

Forensic approach

We understand the importance of applying rigorous processes in order to achieve quality outcomes.

Caring, capable & considerate

We reflect our values of diversity, flexibility and
strengths-based leadership.

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Senior Administration Support

Eastern Suburbs Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC

Full time

Opportunity to grow into Practice Manager role
Boutique Practice-inner south east suburbs
Essential-Accounting Public Practice experience

Growing boutique Practice have great opportunity for either an experienced practice manager or someone experienced in Accounting

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Office Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Growing Market Leader in the Recruitment Industry
Work within a supportive Leadership team
Flexible working arrangements

This is a key position overseeing the support function across our brands facilitating the smooth running of daily operations for the business

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Executive Assistant/Client Services Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

MId sized CBD growing Accounting firm
100K + depending on level of experience
Client facing role-work in a supportive established team

Growing Accounting Public Practice have opportunity for someone experienced in dealing with ASIC

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Investment Specialist - Asset Allocation

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Institutional Investment
Newly Create Role
Professional learning and development encouraged

Investment focused role that would suit an economist or similar that is looking for an Investment consulting and research role

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Client Services Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Award Winning Accounting & Wealth advisory practice
Inner East - Tram & parking close by
Public Practice Accounting experience highly desirable

Due to sustained growth a great opportunity has arisen to work in this leading Accounting Financial Services firm

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Client Services Coordinator

Full time

Mid Tier Accounting Firm based in Inner East
ESSENTIAL: Experience dealing with ASIC documentation

Due to internal promotion a great opportunity has come up within the client services team within this growing Public Practice

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Accounts Assistant

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Mid sized growing Public Practice Accounting firm
Stunning Design office located in Inner East suburb
ESSENTIAL-Public Practice Accounting firm experience

This growing progressive Accounting firm have an opportunity to join a friendly team in looking after a diverse portfolio of clients

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Senior Accountant

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Innovative firm with a focus on staff development and fun
This firm are looking for someone with 3+ years experience in public practice
You will manage client relationships and focus on advisory

A Partner of this firm said to me their aim is to give their staff the best life they can live. Earn equity and dividends as a Senior Accountant here!

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Business Services Senior Accountant/Assistant Manager

Geelong VIC 3220, Greater Geelong VIC

Full time

The largest accounting firm in Geelong are growing again.
Support Partners with a multi-million $ client portfolio.
You can work in a great firm close to home with free parking.

Biggest firm in Geelong. Manage the client relationships as part of a huge client portfolio. Fast-growing, modern, progressive firm. Cool office.

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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.

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Senior Accountant - Advisory Focused!

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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Client Manager - Accounting Firm

Melbourne VIC

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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Business Services Accounting Director

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Join as a Director of a growing division that is already doing amazing things.
New age professional services firm that is as progressive as they come.
Large, fun office in the CBD.

Fast-changing clients & firm that will challenge & excite you.Use your technical knowledge & emotional intelligence to help yourself and the firm grow

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Private Clients/Business Services Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Choose your own working hours each day at this progressive, modern firm.
Get involved in strategy for how to grow, improve and manage this big firm.
Richmond/Kew/Hawthorn area with parking.

Be the right-hand person of the impressive Partners.Contribute to strategy, growth, hiring, training. Manage your own team and large client portfolio.

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Business Services Senior Accountant

Melbourne VIC

Full time

You will have your own office. Fit it out any way your wish.
You will have your own client portfolio to manage worth $300k.
All staff can buy equity at this firm.You could be an owner this time next year!

Hawthorn/Richmond. Autonomous role with your own office. Fit it out any way you like! Manage your own client portfolio. Equity opportunity for all!

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Tax Advisory Specialist

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Work on the most complex Tax issues in the whole market. Everyday.
No timesheets with up to 3 days per week from home.
Interact with people all day, based in Melbourne's inner suburb.

No timesheets, never again! Work from home up to 3 days per week. Consult on the most complex tax issues in the market with hundreds of clients.

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Business Services Accounting Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

Large, national Accounting firm in Melbourne's CBD.
Manager position in charge of your own team and portfolio of clients.
6 weeks annual leave, lots of flexibility, and great working hours!

Large firm in Melbourne CBD looking for a Business Services Manager to join growing team. 6 weeks annual leave! Flexibility to work from home & office

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Chief Executive Officer

Brisbane QLD

Full time

Chief Executive Officer
Nauru Airlines
Brisbane Head Office

Chief Executive Officer, Nauru Airlines. Brisbane based head office.

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Partner Business Advisory

Eastern Suburbs Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC

Full time

Partner or Partner-elect position with equity opportunity.
Not far from Chadstone on the Monash Freeway.
Long-established clients with an impressive&likeable leadership group.

5 Partner firm in the south-east. Strong reputation in the market,highly profitable & lovely people. Partner position with equity opportunity.

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Relationship Manager - Suit Property Manager looking for a change!

Perth CBD & Inner Suburbs WA, Perth WA

Full time

Respected landlord insurance specialist
Proudly Australian owned and operated company
Highly people focused and values driven environment

Enjoy being on the road, strengthening and developing relationships? This role could be what you are looking for!

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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

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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

Managed Recruitment Solutions

Financial Services

Health, Community & Human Services

Lifesciences, Member Associations, Education & Interim