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Intermediate Accountant - Public Practice

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Full time

  • Flexible working arrangements. Start early and finish early
  • Ability to be first point of review for offshore Accountants
  • Nice environment, with support for CA/CPA

Based in Western Suburbs. Near train station which is 20 minutes from CBD. Flexible environment with small boutique firm.

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Business Advisor - Accountancy Firm

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  • A dedicated games room in the office
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Are you over compliance work and timesheets? Do you have a passion for business advisory? Apply today!

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Business Services Accounting Director

Melbourne VIC

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  • 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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Business Services Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Choose your own working hours each day at this progressive accounting 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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Senior Client Advisor - Public Practice Accounting

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  • Direct exposure to business advisory and strategic decision-making
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Looking for succession planning for the firm

Excellent opportunity to get prominent advisory role within growing Accounting firm. You will not be doing the compliance work. Review work and BD.

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Business Advisory Manager / Senior Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Seeking a future with a boutique, modern accounting firm?
  • Business Services and CFO Advisory practice
  • Great clients operating across a range of industries

Work flexibly! Melbourne CBD based boutique firm. This is a great prospect for those seeking part ownership in the short to medium term.

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Accounting Partner-elect

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Over 30 staff firm with quality reputation in the market.
  • Central CBD office with impressive and supportive Partners.
  • 4 days p/week in the office and 9 days p/fortnight work. Paid for 10!

Manage your own team and portfolio of clients in the CBD. Work closely with all the Partners. 4 days p/week in the office. 9 days p/fortnight work.

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Senior Accountant

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • CBD location in a fancy office, with extra annual leave as standard.
  • Take a step towards management and keep the progression going.
  • Get spoiled with professional mentorship from market leaders.

Advise clients directly. Manage your own portfolio. Mentor people. Be part of a fast growing firm. Become a leader. Extra annual leave. In the city.

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Senior Administration support-Client Services

Eastern Suburbs Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Essential-Accounting firm experience in administration support
  • Frankston based Accounting Firm

Due to internal promotion an opportunity has arisen within the client services team of this growing Accounting firm

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Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper

Bayside Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC

Part time

  • Vibrant friendly Growing Accounting Firm
  • ESSENTIAL-Experience working in Accounting public practice
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Due to internal promotion a new opportunity has arisen in the bookkeeping team for an experienced bookkeeper

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Customer Service Officer - 6 Month Contract

Perth CBD & Inner Suburbs WA, Perth WA

Contract/Temp

  • Close knit and supportive team environment
  • Possibility of permanency
  • Full time in the office, though reduced hours may be available

Six month contract, where you'll be on the front line, answering a high number of calls, and processing documentation as required

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Bookkeeper

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Progressive mid-sized Accounting practice based in inner South suburb
  • Salary up to 110K depending on experience
  • Join a friendly supportive team

Due to sustained growth this Accounting Public Practice have a great opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper

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Principal Consultant

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Work with Australias leading Asset Consulting firm. Deliver Investment advise and support to Institutional clients. Significant career opportunity

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Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Lead growth of a high-performing Audit practice
  • Build senior client relationships and convert new business opportunities
  • Shape strategy within a top mid-tier firm with strong platform support

Lead growth in a top mid-tier firm, building senior client relationships, winning new work and shaping a high-performing Audit practice.

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Audit Partner, Sydney

Sydney NSW

Full time

  • Lead growth of a high-performing Audit practice
  • Build senior client relationships and convert new business opportunities
  • Shape strategy within a top mid-tier firm with strong platform support

Lead growth in a top mid-tier firm, building senior client relationships, winning new work and shaping a high-performing Audit practice.

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Partner, Accounting & Tax, Melbourne

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Lead growth of a successful Melbourne Accounting & Tax Advisory practice
  • Build senior client relationships and convert new business opportunities
  • Shape strategy within a top mid-tier firm with strong platform support

Lead growth in a top mid-tier Melbourne firm, combining client relationships, market profile & advisory expertise to shape a high-performing practice.

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Client Services Manager

Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • CBD based Mid-Tier Accounting & Wealth advisory Practice
  • Client Services manager-Public practice experience essential
  • Stunning CBD design office

Due to internal promotion a great opportunity has arisen within the client services team of this growing Accounting firm

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Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper

Eastern Suburbs Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Mid sized Wealth Advisory firm based in Inner East
  • End to end payroll management experience-Essential
  • Accounting Public practice experience ESSENTIAL.

Due to steady growth this mid-sized Accounting practice have a need for an experienced bookkeeper

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Administration Support

Northern Suburbs Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC

Full time

  • Client Facing administrative support role in Boutique Accounting Firm
  • Award winning practice- Accounting Practice experience ESSENTIAL
  • Part-time-Work a 4 day week or 5 shorter days

Boutique Accounting practice based in Northern suburbs need an experienced administrator that has worked in an Accounting firm

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Senior Audit Partner, Sydney

Sydney NSW

Full time

  • Established fee base & full autonomy to co-lead the NSW audit practice
  • Strong national infrastructure, quality systems, & cross-service line support
  • Combine client & team leadership, commercial growth, & strategic direction

Lead with purpose, delivering trusted audit advice and a client-first approach while growing a high-value portfolio and shaping strategy.

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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!

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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.

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