Chandler Macleod recruits across the full spectrum of accounting and finance roles in Australia. In public practice, this includes audit and assurance, taxation, business services, SMSF accounting, and forensic accounting. In commercial finance, we place financial controllers, finance managers, FP&A specialists, management accountants, payroll specialists, and accounts payable and receivable officers. At the executive level, we recruit CFOs, finance directors, and group financial controllers through our dedicated executive search practice.

Yes. Chandler Macleod places accounting and finance professionals in permanent, contract, and temporary roles across Australia. Permanent placements are ideal for building long-term capability. Contract and temporary placements suit project-based needs, parental leave cover, or finance transformation programs where you need experienced people quickly without a long-term commitment.

Public practice accounting roles are based within accounting firms such as the Big Four or mid-tier firms, where professionals work across multiple clients in areas like audit, tax, and business advisory. Commercial accounting roles are in-house positions within a single organisation, covering functions like management accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and payroll. Both sectors have distinct career pathways, and Chandler Macleod recruits actively across both.

You can browse current accounting roles or register your interest through our dedicated Finance Jobs search page.

Timeframes vary by seniority and specialisation. Entry-level and generalist accounting roles typically take two to four weeks from brief to offer. Specialist roles such as FP&A managers or tax specialists may take four to six weeks, particularly in a tight market. Executive roles such as CFOs and finance directors typically take six to twelve weeks through a structured search process. Chandler Macleod's active candidate network often allows us to move faster than these benchmarks for in-demand roles.

Every candidate Chandler Macleod presents has been interviewed by a consultant who specialises in accounting and finance recruitment. For most roles, candidates also complete our BestFit™ psychometric assessment, which evaluates cognitive ability, personality fit, and behavioural alignment to the role and team. We also verify work history, qualifications, and professional memberships such as CPA or CA Australia before shortlisting. This means you see a smaller, higher-quality shortlist rather than a large volume of unscreened CVs.