Insights

Perspectives from people who've worked the roles.

Market commentary, career thinking and hiring guides written by ex-accountants who've been on both sides of the desk.

Featured
What CFOs look for when hiring a Finance Controller
It's rarely what the job ad says. Here is what actually gets someone across the line for an FC role from people who've made that hire.
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The accounting tech stack and what employers actually expect you to know
Xero, NetSuite, Power BI and AI tools. The list keeps growing. This is an honest breakdown of what matters, what you can learn on the job and what may cost you an offer.
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Counter-offers and why accepting one almost always ends the same way
The psychology behind a counter offer, what it signals about your firm and why most people who accept one still leave within 12 months.
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Market intelligence

The state of accounting & finance hiring by city.

Where demand is concentrated, what roles are moving fastest and what candidates and employers need to know now.

Brisbane
Accounting & Finance Recruitment in Brisbane
Infrastructure investment, construction activity and a growing mid market commercial sector are keeping demand strong. Here is the full picture.
Read the Brisbane guide
Covers: in-demand roles · salary benchmarks · public practice landscape · hiring trends
Melbourne
Accounting & Finance Recruitment in Melbourne
Australia’s highest concentration of mid tier and Big 4 offices. A deep commercial market. What you need to know if you are hiring or moving here.
Read the Melbourne guide
Covers: firm landscape · salary ranges · commercial vs practice split · what's moving
Sydney
Accounting & Finance Recruitment in Sydney
The country’s commercial finance hub. Higher salaries, stronger competition and a shifting candidate market. What employers and candidates need to know now.
Read the Sydney guide
Covers: CFO and senior market · sector hotspots · salary benchmarks · candidate expectations

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