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.
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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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- A dedicated games room in the office
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- Award winning Accounting Firm based in Kew
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- Social team with a very friendly, supportive culture from the top down.
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