Brisbane General Accountant & Finance Operations Lead

Job Title: Accountant (General)

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Job Type: Full Time, 38 hours/week

Salary: AUD 80,000 – AUD 85,000

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and lodging taxation returns for individuals, sole traders, and small business entities in compliance with relevant legislation.
• Preparing and submitting Business Activity Statements (BAS), ensuring accuracy of financial data and compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Recording, reconciling, and maintaining financial transactions, accounts, and general ledger entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and income and expenditure statements for management review.
• Monitoring accounting records and financial documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining and improving internal control systems to safeguard financial information and ensure operational efficiency.
• Conducting bank reconciliations and verifying the accuracy of financial data and supporting documentation.
• Assisting the District Manager in overseeing day‑to‑day district operations, including coordinating workflow and ensuring staff adherence to company procedures.
• Coaching, mentoring, and training administrative and accounting staff to maintain operational standards and improve performance.
• Reviewing staff work to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with organisational procedures and compliance requirements.
• Being available as per the plan agreed with the District Manager for the fiscal year.
• Being articulate, customer focused, and professionally presented.
• Having an elevated level of computer literacy and interpersonal skills.
• Having demonstrated strong communication in previous roles.
• Being able to demonstrate strong tax knowledge.
• Being able to adapt to Access Tax, Access Tax Practice Manager, Handitax software and processes with the Field Support Centre.
• Being confident.
• Must understand and adhere to the H&R Block ‘Behaviours’ - COPSCuRB.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 1–2 years employment experience in this field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation legislation, and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping and reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify discrepancies and recommend financial solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, management, and staff.
• Organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Leadership, mentoring, and staff training capabilities to support operational and financial processes.
• Must have a current Driver’s licence, access to a car and be able to visit offices in their District(s).
• Mobile phone.
• Must be flexible with regards to work times to support offices as required.
• May be required to provide Tax Training School instruction as agreed with the District Manager.

Relationships & Reporting Structure

The District Operations Coordinator reports directly to the District Manager(s) in the district(s) they operate within.