Senior Client Advisor - Public Practice Accounting

Lawson Delaney; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney is seeking an experienced public practice accountant to play a key advisory role in Melbourne. You will contribute to growth by winning new business and delivering high‑quality accounting and advisory services to owner-managed businesses.

The position requires 5+ years in public practice, CA/CPA qualification, and a strong grounding in accounting, tax, and management accounting. You will collaborate with ambitious professionals who value growth and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public practice accounting.
• Strong grounding in accounting, tax advisory, and management accounting.
• Exposure to Financial Planning.
• Must hold full CA or CPA qualification (essential).
• Proven experience in client advisory and client relationship management.
• Confidence working directly with business owners.
• Commercial mindset — able to identify leverage points, not just report issues.
• Experience in business services, advisory accounting, financial analysis, and cash flow advisory is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Pivotal in winning new business and helping the firm grow.

Skills

5+ years experience

Public practice accounting

Client advisory

Client relationship management

Commercial mindset

Confidence with business owners

Tax advisory and management accounting

Communication skills

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Your New Company

My client is a boutique firm who are looking for succession planning options. You will be based in their office located just outside the CBD, and will be part of an ambitious team with like-minded individuals who strive to succeed and improve.

You will be be pivotal in winning new business and help them grow.

Role Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in public practice accounting
• Strong grounding in accounting, tax advisory, and management accounting
• Exposure to Financial Planning
• Must hold full CA or CPA qualification (essential)
• Proven experience in client advisory and client relationship management
• Confidence working directly with business owners
• Commercial mindset — able to identify leverage points, not just report issues

Experience in business services, advisory accounting, financial analysis, and cash flow advisory is highly regarded.

About Lawson Delaney

Lawson Delaney’s Accounting recruitment team is passionate about helping candidates, from early-career Accountants through to Equity Partners, find their dream job. Working with the best practices across Melbourne & Australia, we consider culture, and your current needs and aspirations to find roles that will enable you to flourish.

If this position is not quite what you are seeking and you would like to discuss other opportunities or the market in general, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Lawson Delaney is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Through initiatives such as a 'Skilled Workplace' Mental Health First Aid Australia accreditation and a needs-based flexibility model, we are loud and proud about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.