Job Brief:

·        Permanent full-time position

·        38 hours per week

·        AUD 77,000 to 82,000 per year + superannuation

·        ACT, Australia

About Us:

In 1971, H&R Block opened its first four offices in Australia, in Sydney and Melbourne. The next year, it opened offices in all capital cities and has been growing strongly ever since.

Today, H&R Block Australia prepares around seven hundred thousand returns annually, making it Australia's leading tax preparation firm.

Headquartered in Thornleigh, Sydney, the company serves clients in more than 400 offices across the country. Our 2500+ Tax Consultants use the latest tools and technologies to prepare all types of tax returns, including individual, sole trader, partnership, trust, SMSF, and company returns. We also provide a broad range of small business accounting services, including bookkeeping, BAS preparation, entity setup (company, trust, SMSF), financial statement preparation, tax planning, and advice.

H&R Block trains its Tax Consultants through its own highly regarded Income Tax Course. In Australia, more than 3,500 students enrol in the course annually. The Level One course provides training not only to potential H&R Block employees but to employees of some of the top financial and accounting institutions in the country.

At H&R Block, our mission is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We do this by helping individuals and companies get the most out of their tax returns with ease and convenience.

Responsibilities:

·         Prepare high‑quality tax returns across a range of client types, including individuals, sole traders, BAS, and rental property clients.

·         Ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service throughout the tax preparation process.

·         Drive growth in tax return numbers, office volume, contribution margin, and labour productivity in line with the office plan.

·         Provide coaching and mentoring to Associates to build technical capability and ensure clients receive the right solutions.

·         Foster a strong repeat‑and‑referral culture through professional service at every stage of the client journey.

·         Promote Specialised Advisory Services to enhance client value.

·         Motivate the team through effective communication, leadership, and sales focus.

·         Execute national marketing programs and develop local area marketing initiatives and community engagement activities.

·         Maintain high standards of office presentation and professional appearance for all team members.

The Taxation Consultant may also assist in delivering the Income Tax Course, depending on district needs and training requirements.

Skills Required:

As a  Taxation Consultant you will be/have:

·         At least 1-2 years employment experience in this field

·         Professionally presented.

·         Articulate and customer focused.

·         A strong communicator, setting clear direction on office goals and team performance.

·         Have a high level of computer literacy, interpersonal skills, and proven quality tax preparation skills.

·         Demonstrate the ability to develop others.

·         Complete at least 20 units (equivalent to minimum 20hrs of learning as per estimated time given on LMS under the module) of H&R Block Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training, Tax Software, and Office Procedure Training courses or the equivalent each year