AtUpScale, we're a high-performance team on a mission to transform the trade industry across Australia and New Zealand.
Thousands of trade, service, and construction business owners work hard but stay stuck — buried in admin, unclear on their numbers, and unsure how to grow profitably.
We change that.
We give business owners aclear roadmap, coaching, and accountabilityto build profitable, systemised companies that don't rely on them.
Our results speak for themselves:
1,200+ businesses coached across Australia & New Zealand
Average client growth of 207% within 12 months
The fastest-growing trade coaching company in Australia & New Zealand
At UpScale, we believe inhigh standards, ownership, and helping good people win.
If that resonates with you, you'll feel right at home.
The Role
We're looking for anAccounting Coachwho combines strong financial expertise with the ability to guide and influence business owners.
This is aclient-facing advisory role, not a traditional compliance accounting position.
You'll work directly with trade business owners, helping them understand their numbers, improve performance, and make better decisions.
You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, delivering1:1 financial coaching, group sessions, and strategic guidanceacross profitability, cash flow, and business performance.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond spreadsheets and intoreal business impact, advisory, and coaching.
Location:Byron Bay or Gold Coast
(Onboarding:4 weeks in Byron Bay)
Who You Are
You have a strong foundation incommercial, management, or business services accounting
Degree inAccounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or CA qualification highly regarded
3–5 years experience in a relevant accounting role
Strong understanding ofP&L;, cash flow, and financial performance
Confident usingXero or cloud-based accounting systems(Xero certification highly regarded)
You can explain financial concepts in asimple, practical way




Strong communication andclient relationship skills
Analytical, detail-oriented, andsolutions-focused
Interested inbusiness advisory, coaching, and helping business owners succeed
What You'll Do
Run1:1 financial coaching sessionswith business owners
Facilitategroup training sessionson financial and accounting topics
Help clients understand theirfinancial reports and key business metrics
Guide clients to improveprofitability, cash flow, and financial systems
Review client financials and prepareinsights before sessions
Track progress and hold clientsaccountable to financial goals
Communicate financial concepts in aclear, practical way
Work closely with theHead Coaching teamto drive client outcomes
What Success Looks Like
Clients gainingclarity and confidence in their numbers
Measurable improvements inprofit, cash flow, and financial control
Solid client relationships andhigh retention driven by results
Clients makingbetter decisions backed by data
Becoming known as a coach whosimplifies complexity and drives outcomes
Requirements
Degree inAccounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or CA qualification highly regarded
3–5 years experience in accounting, business services, or commercial roles
Solid knowledge offinancial reporting and performance metrics
Experience withXero or similar cloud accounting platforms
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
Compensation & Advantages
Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
Hybrid working environment
Work directly withbusiness owners and decision-makers
Develop skills inbusiness advisory, coaching, and strategy
Join asupportive, high-performing team
Transparent pathway forlong-term growth within UpScale
UpScale Core Values
Strength.
Communication.
Action.
One of Us— A connected team becomes unstoppable
Own Your Sh*t— We take full responsibility, no excuses
Winner Winner— Every decision serves the client
Show Up— Be excellent, not good

📌 Accounting Coach - Bookkeeper/ Bas Agent (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales