Job Description

As a Business Analyst – Accounting & Payroll, you will play a key role in shaping the future of accounting software in Australia. Working closely with accounting firms (fiduciaries), product teams, and internal consultants, you'll help position Odoo as a fully AU-compliant, accountant-first solution.

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This role combines hands-on project delivery, product evolution, and industry enablement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, impact, and working at the intersection of accounting and technology.

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Responsibilities & Day-to-Day Activities

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Project Delivery & Internal Enablement (~25%)

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- Manage and deliver projects similar to Professional Services (PL) engagements, with a strong accounting focus
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- Implement Odoo for SMEs, ensuring best practices in accounting and payroll configuration
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- Support accounting- and payroll-driven implementations
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- Organise and deliver internal training sessions for the PL team, focusing on accounting and payroll topics
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Core Role Responsibilities (~75%)

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Short-term focus

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- Contribute to the evolution of Australian accounting and payroll localisation in Odoo
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- Gather feedback from accounting firms (fiduciaries) and the wider market
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- Leverage hands-on experience with a high volume of customers
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- Define product specifications and functional improvements
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- Monitor market trends and legal/regulatory changes
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- Test and validate solutions developed by technical teams
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Mid-term focus

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- Onboard and enable accounting firms to adopt Odoo as their preferred solution for managing client portfolios
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Long-term focus

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- Participate in and organise accounting-focused business events, roadshows, and industry exhibitions in collaboration with fiduciaries
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What You'll Love About This Role

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- A high-impact role helping shape one of Australia's next major accounting platforms
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- The chance to work directly with accounting firms as primary customers
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- Influence product direction through real market feedback
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- A mix of project work, product ownership, training, and industry engagement
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- Autonomy, variety, and the chance to build something meaningful from the ground up
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- Collaboration with passionate experts across accounting, product, and technology teams
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Must Have

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- Experience working in or closely with an accounting firm
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- Strong understanding of accounting and payroll processes
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- Ability to manage projects and multiple stakeholders
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- Strong communication and presentation skills
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- Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented mindset
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- Interest in accounting software, ERP systems, and digital transformation
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Nice to Have

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- Experience with ERP or accounting software implementation (e.g. Odoo, Xero, MYOB)
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- Exposure to Australian accounting and payroll compliance
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- Experience working with product teams or defining functional requirements
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- Background in training, enablement, or client-facing consulting roles
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📌 Business Analyst - Accounting (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 odoo
📍 City of Gold Coast