Careers 

At Lawler Hacketts, we can offer you so much more than a career in Accounting...

Make your future count with us

In today’s competitive market, firms who offer a diverse range of business and accounting services ‘under the one roof’ are becoming increasingly attractive. This has implications for financial planning, information technology and strategy development, all opportunities which Lawler Hacketts can offer you.

Who is Lawler Hacketts? 

• Mid-tier chartered accounting firm with a focus on delivering superior value to our diverse clients, not just ticking a box
• Our partners are young and dynamic. Each has big-4 experience and are committed to an open-door policy with staff and continue to play a hands-on approach with clients  
• A firm with growth plans but who understands it’s more important to be the best, rather than the biggest
• We are committed to an ongoing training and development program for all our people in technical, managerial and communication areas
• We are passionate about maintaining our flexible, positive and supportive culture and continue to provide living proof that you can have fun, do great work and be properly rewarded
• Recently joined the Lawler Groups which means we can compete for national work but at the same time remain an independently-owned and managed Queensland business.

Areas in which we can provide career opportunities include:

• Audit & Assurance
• Business Advisory
• Corporate Advisory
• Franchising Services
• Hospitality and Gaming Services
• Superannuation
• Taxation
• Wealth Management

For almost thirty years our advisers have assisted businesses grow and meet their commercial objectives

Tom Hackett, Partner, aged 44.
"I have the benefit of commencing my career in one of the Big 4 firms. Joining and leading this firm has provided me with so many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. I’m very appreciative of the strong relationship we have with our clients and I know our business will continue to grow and meet any future challenges our clients present us."

Training and development

Our philosophy is to encourage continuous learning so our people can develop to become the best they can be.

Training and development is delivered by our structured internal training program, external training opportunities and generous study support at both the under-graduate and post-graduate levels. Our programs provide our people with the technical, managerial and communication skills required to grow and develop as a professional.

Our people work with clients who have wide-ranging needs and who are from a diverse range of industries. The depth of experience and commerciality obtained is unparalleled by other firms and provides a strong base for further career development.

Why are we different?

We are one of the largest mid-sized firms and part of the Lawler group of independently-owned chartered accounting firms.

• By reputation we are the employer of choice by accountants because we are staff focused
• All staff, regardless of level have access to Partners who work as part of their team
• Through our membership of the Lawler Group, we can provide opportunities to work in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Sydney, Melbourne or Newcastle.

What we look for in candidates

A mature outlook, a willingness to learn, attention to detail and ability to manage a variety of tasks are favourable characteristics.

An interest in developing business and client relationship management skills is essential.

How to apply
If you’re interested in a career with Lawler Hacketts please forward a copy of your resume, and covering letter to:

Human Resources
Mail: Level 3, 549 Queen St, Brisbane Q 4000

Or apply on-line.

Email: advice@lawlerhacketts.com.au