Count
Gold Coast

Providing multiple services to state, national and multi-national businesses and individuals for over two decades. Our capable people offer a combination of accounting, advisory, wealth management, IT and support services, giving you the confidence to look ahead.

Count
Gold Coast

Providing multiple services to state, national and multi-national businesses and individuals for over two decades. Our capable people offer a combination of accounting, advisory, wealth management, IT and support services, giving you the confidence to look ahead.

Working closely with our clients allows us to develop an understanding about their business and personal goals.  We achieve this through our skilled and experienced team engaging in meaningful conversations.  

Our clients come from all walks of life, and many different industries.  Our people represent diverse skills, experiences, backgrounds and beliefs.  We are proud to support each and every one.  Equally, we are proud to support our local communities, helpfully contributing to the places we live. 

Business Services

Tracking and reporting on your businesses financial transactions including income and expenses to guide budgeting and management of ongoing finances.

Click here to enquire about Accounting, or one of the following specialist services

Budgeting & Financial Modelling

Supporting your financial goals and objectives with budgeting and modelling.

Cashflow Forecasting & Dashboard Reporting

Improving your operational efficiency with cashflow forecasting dashboard reporting.

General Purpose Financial Reporting

Ensuring compliant operations with general purpose financial reporting.

Personal Advice & Structuring

Optimising your business and personal financial position with personal services related to income advice and structuring.

Customising specialist advice to ensure your business makes informed and value-focussed financial decisions.

Click here to enquire about Advisory, or one of the following specialist services

Activity-Based Costing

Enhancing your budgeting and forecasting with activity-based costing services.

Assisting Start-up Businesses

Providing you with guidance and support when starting your own business.

Preparing Business for Sale & Valuations

Preparing your business for sale including business valuations.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking your firm against similar businesses in your industry to identify best practice and opportunities.

Budget & Cashflow Forecasting

Improve your business financial performance with budget and cashflow forecasting.

Building and Construction, QBCC licensing (Qld)

Our team of QBCC specialists can remove the hassle of QBCC compliance and help you stay on track with requirements.

Debt Management

Helping your business with debt management support and policies.

Estate Planning

Helping business owners with estate planning to give you additional peace of mind about the future.

Exit Strategy

Developing exit strategies and recommending succession planning options for business owners.

Franchising

Unlocking the growth potential of your business by identifying cost-effective strategies, including possible franchising solutions.

Grant Applications

Providing specialist expertise to develop and support your business grant applications.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Providing guidance on mergers and acquisition options when your business is looking to join another entity or save on production costs.

Small Business Restructuring

Optimising performance for small business with restructuring strategy and implementation.

Virtual CFO Offering

Providing access to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) skills for small to medium businesses without the capacity to employ one full-time. Our team has deep experience delivering the benefits of a Virtual CFO to unlock value and relieve pain points to effectively assist the delivery of your business strategy.

Independently examining and assessing your business' financial records, internal controls and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Click here to enquire about Audit and Assurance, or one of the following specialist services

Real Estate Trust Audits

Delivering specialist support with real estate trust audits.

Solicitor Trust Audits

Navigating solicitor trust audits.

Mortgage-broking for your business.

Click here to enquire about Finance and Lending, or one of the following specialist services

Commercial Mortgage Broking

Optimising debt with mortgage broking services for commercial properties.

Residential Mortgage Broking

Optimising debt with mortgage broking services for residential properties.

SMSF Loans

Optimising debt with mortgage broking services for SMSF loans.

Vehicle & Equipment Finance

Optimising debt with mortgage broking services for vehicle & equipment finance.

Our Management Rights team have built a solid reputation over 20 years

Benefit from our independent, accurate and informative reporting, backed by hands on experience to help you get the best price when buying or selling your Management Rights.

Having owned Management Rights ourselves, we understand the industry on both a personal and professional level. We use our expert knowledge to help you make the most of your Management Rights journey.

Our independence and open communication set us apart

We are independent from other industry players which means our comprehensive reports are compiled to benefit you and your goals. If at any point, we feel like a business purchase is not in your best interests we will let you know and help you find a better fit. We are always on-hand to help ensure you understand and are equipped with what you need to own a successful Management Rights business.

How our Management Rights Specialists can help you:

Management Rights Industry advice about any Management Rights business prior to purchase

Setting up and advice on the most suitable business structure from an operational and tax saving prospective

Full verification analysis and reporting of any Management Rights businesses

Preparation of any Sales figures reports of any M R businesses

Full accounting and taxation preparation and reporting for the ATO and financial Institutions

Full Trust account auditing analysis and reporting for the Office of Fair Trading

Having a QBCC Specialist in your corner will make the world of difference to your building & construction business.

Our team of QBCC specialists can remove the hassle of compliance and help you stay on track. Common issues we see such as the current ratio and net tangible assets tests can be addressed with a thorough review of your financial accounts prior to lodging, conducted by Managing Principal, James Brown, and our team of specialist QBCC accountants.

This will ensure proactive compliance, before serious issues arise. As part of our service, we offer:

Minimum Financial Requirements Report
Ensure that you stay compliant and maintain your licence with an MRF report.

Quarterly Meetings
Revisit your goals and your needs, and proactively resolve any current or future challenges.

Bookkeeping
Free up your time with our knowledgeable team of bookkeepers.

Business Growth
Create a realistic and achievable strategy for business growth.

Tax Structuring
Reduce your tax bill and protect your assets with the right investment and business structure.

Budgeting and Forecasting
Gain visibility and peace of mind with a budget and cash flow forecasts.

Things to consider…

1. Do you satisfy the current ratio?

The current ratio shows the amount of current assets of a business in relation to its current liabilities and helps determine financial sustainability. The minimum current ratio for a licensee is 1:1. i.e.  at least $1 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

2. What are net tangible assets?

Net Tangible Assets (NTA) is the total assets of a business, less any intangible asset. These can be things like goodwill, patents, and trademarks, less all liabilities. Your NTA will determine the maximum revenue (MR) you can earn in the coming year.

3. Can my gross maximum revenue be exceeded?

You are permitted to exceed your Maximum Revenue (MR) by up to 10 per cent without obtaining prior approval from QBCC. If you believe you will exceed your MR by more than 10 per cent, prior to doing so, you need to provide QBCC with either a new financial declaration or Minimum Financial Requirements Report. If you are planning to increase or decrease turnover over $800,000, one of our QBCC specialists and advisers will need to prepare a Minimum Financial Report for you.

Providing access to specialist advice across a range of industries and sectors.

Click here to enquire about Sector Expertise, or one of the following specialist services

Management Rights & Accommodation

Benefit from our unbiased, accurate and informative reporting, backed by hands on experience, to help you get the best price when buying or selling your Management Rights. 

Specialising in Building & Construction

Supporting with specialist knowledge of the unique requirements of building and construction, including QBCC licensing.

Specialising in Childcare

Supporting with specialist knowledge of the unique requirements of childcare businesses.

Specialising in Food & Hospitality

Supporting with specialist knowledge of the unique requirements of food and hospitality businesses.

Specialising in Medical

Supporting with specialist knowledge of the unique requirements of medical businesses.

Specialising in Not-for-Profit

Supporting with specialist knowledge of the unique requirements of not-for-profit organisations.

Specialising in Professional Services

Supporting with specialist knowledge of the unique requirements of professional services.

Specialising in Real Estate

Supporting with specialist knowledge of the unique requirements of real estate businesses.

Planning, preparing for and submitting your business tax return as well as ongoing advice to ensure you remain compliant while receiving entitled benefits.

Click here to enquire about Taxation, or one of the following specialist services

Shareholder & Partnership Agreements

Assisting with tax planning by reviewing and implementing Shareholder and Partnership agreements.

Tax Effective Accounting

Optimising your business tax obligations.

Wealth planning and advice for business owners.

Click here to enquire about Wealth, or one of the following specialist services

Shareholder, Partnership & Loan Agreements

Delivering clarity and consistency across shareholder and partnership agreements. We consider purpose and scope, ownership and capital contributions, decision-making and management, dividends and distributions, transfer of shares, partnership or ownership interests, exit strategies and more.

Individual Services

Tracking and reporting on your individual financial transactions including income and expenses to guide budgeting and management of your personal finances.

Click here to enquire about Accounting, or one of the following specialist services

Budgeting & Financial Modelling

Budgeting your personal finances in a sound and realistic way according to your unique circumstances and give you financial peace of mind.

Helping you take control of your superannuation to deliver strong returns while remaining compliant.

Click here to enquire about Self Managed Super Funds, or one of the following specialist services

Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements

Enabling asset purchase through Limited Resource Borrowing Arrangements.

Self-Managed Super Fund Advice

Optimising and varying your investment portfolio inside your SMSF.

Planning, preparing for and submitting your personal tax return as well as ongoing advice to ensure you remain compliant while receiving your entitled benefits.

Click here to enquire about Taxation, or one of the following specialist services

Deceased Estate Tax & Administration

Helping you with deceased estate administration and ensuring tax compliance.

Deferred Tax

Assisting you with updating the ATO with Deferred Tax Arrangements and Tax Variations.

Non-Resident Tax Advice

Advising individuals who are currently not residing in Australia or are temporary residents on Australian tax matters.

Providing advice to understand your current financial position and plan for the financial future you want.

Click here to enquire about Wealth Advice, or one of the following specialist services

Cashflow & Budgeting Advice

Building effective savings strategies that help maximise your income and minimise your tax, by implementing regular savings plans to help you stay on track in meeting your lifestyle goals.

Estate Planning

Delivering a clear picture of the scope of your estate and advise you on the best plan to provide for your beneficiaries. We provide advice that helps minimise tax implications and protects beneficiaries including guardian appointments, benefit nominees, trusts, and ongoing review of these arrangements.

Investment Portfolio Management

Guiding your investment strategy with the provision of relevant and timely information. A Count financial adviser can explore the pros and cons of each asset class, assess why certain asset classes are more appropriate for different types of investors and help tailor a plan to your unique circumstances.

Retirement Income

Helping you understand the right solution for your income in retirement. This might include a regular retirement income stream such as an account-based pension or an annuity. Some retirees may also be eligible for an Age Pension or other benefits from the Australian Government.

Transition to Retirement

Determining the best approach for your transition to retirement strategy. This may give you more flexibility and allow you to take advantage of tax concessions to help you achieve the lifestyle and super balance you want.

Specialist Risk Advisers

Managing your investment risk by helping you to understand the trade-off between risk and return and how to manage investment risk. We can help assess your risk profile and identify the type and mix of investments that will best help you achieve your financial and lifestyle goals.

Strategic Financial Advisory

Preparing a strategic financial plan tailored to your unique goals and objectives, with recommendations on the right portfolio mix to suit your risk appetite and personal circumstances.

Our People

Michael BeddoesFOUNDING PARTNER
James BrownManaging Principal
Paul Gaffney FCAPRINCIPAL | MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
Chrissie Hendry CPAPRINCIPAL | WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Matt WalshPrincipal / Tax & Accounting
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Community

We have loved getting involved with our community for over 20 years.

As a business that has been around for 21 years, the Gold Coast and surrounding communities have become very important to us. When we turn to our community and ask for help the responses come back in waves, and naturally, we want to be able to do that for other people, businesses and organisations.

We love to get out from behind our desks and get involved in the community. Our Social Responsibility Officer is always on the lookout for ways we can give back, and the team is all hands on deck whenever an opportunity arises.

We've had some amazing experiences

Some of our favourite experiences have been working with the Animal Welfare League Queensland, volunteering with Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group and making more than 5000 sandwiches to feed hungry kids with Eat Up Australia. We also have a close relationship with 10 Cent Tom and the Cancer Support Sisters.

For the sports lovers, we have a social basketball team, which includes both current and former staff members.

Our team are also very passionate about fundraising for different causes, and each month we pick a different organisation or charity to support.

Some of our other treasured causes include The Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, who we partner with for our charity golf day, Days for Girls, Frocktober, Somerset Storyfest, Friends with Dignity, the RSPCA, The Gold Coast Community Fund and The Sanctuary.

We would love to hear from you

If you are a charity or an organisation on the Gold Coast or the surrounds, contact us, we would love to hear from you!

Jobs

When you join our team, we’ll develop a program that recognises your individuality by presenting you with leadership and professional opportunities aligned to your personal goals and aspirations.

About the Role:

We are in search of a Senior Accountant to lead and execute crucial accounting tasks for our clients. This role necessitates an individual who can blend a deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with impeccable financial analysis skills. If you are detail-driven, organised, and thrive under pressure, we want to hear from you.

Join Us:

Be a part of a team that values commitment, expertise, and a passion for excellence. If you believe you are the perfect fit, contact us here.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and oversee accounting functions and programs.
  • Prepare detailed financial analyses and reports.
  • Forecast revenues and expenditures.
  • Aid in preparing and supervising budgets.
  • Ensure accurate balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Engage with and service our clients, always striving to surpass their expectations.
  • Efficiently manage current and upcoming workflow.
  • Address and resolve any account discrepancies and non-compliance issues.
  • Handle federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
  • Drive the creation and modification of accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
  • Support and mentor junior staff in their accounting tasks and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • A minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
  • Exceptional financial analysis capabilities.
  • Stellar communication skills, both in writing and speech.
  • Demonstrated organizational and stress management abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Proven experience in staff training and management.
  • An autonomous worker capable of performing with minimal supervision.

 

At Count, we strive to create an environment where you will feel valued, inspired, and enjoy coming to work. This unique opportunity will see a senior accountant nurture and develop our most junior team members to provide the confidence and know-how for a thriving career ahead.

About the role

We’re currently looking for a motivated senior accountant wanting to add a point of difference to their role by passing on their tax and accounting knowledge to develop our dedicated graduate team. Make the role your own as you lead and inspire on and offshore graduate accountants to be confident, organised and motivated, and ultimately prepare them to transition to our tax and advisory teams.

Together with your experience and direction, we’re committed to developing our graduates to become outstanding accountants.  If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been waiting for, apply now.

Provide direction to

  • Prepare and enable effective workflow
  • Supplement the weekly training offering
  • Review work and provide detailed feedback
  • Develop strong technical ability and knowledge base
  • Provide the guidance to confidently liaise with clients
  • Address requirements around efficiency and production
  • Give feedback and direction during performance reviews

Other responsibilities

  • Preparation of tax returns and financial statements for a range of clients, sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and companies.
  • Prepare clear and concise work papers as evidence of work performed;
  • Prepare financial statements and management accounts eliminating errors;
  • Experience in tax planning for clients;

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration plus quarterly bonus structure
  • Work-from-home and flexible work hours available.
  • Be part of a growing and enthusiastic environment.
  • Equity opportunities for the right individuals
  • Monthly team lunches, morning teas and early mark Fridays
  • Join an organisation that celebrates success with reward and recognition
  • Quarterly events, EOFY/Christmas parties, and loads more.

Qualifications & experience

  • Business / Commerce degree with Accounting Major
  • 4+ years in a similar role
  • Superior written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • High level of analytical skills, usage of Microsoft Excel/accounting software

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[email protected]
1300 667 897Southport
Level 3, 'Pivotal Point'
50 Marine Parade
Southport 4215 QLD