Count
Coolangatta

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
Coolangatta

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.

Self Managed Super Fund Advice

Count can provide additional scope to optimise and vary your investment portfolio inside your SMSF.

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.

Supporting your business with specialist services and advice in Information Technology, Cyber and your Digital Ecosystem.

Click here to enquire about Digital and IT Systems, or one of the following specialist services

Digital, Cloud, Ecosystems & System Reviews

Reviewing digital, cloud, ecosystem and system reviews to ensure operational efficiency.

Cyber Security

Helping to protect your business from cyber threats including phishing, ransomware, supply chain attacks, advanced persistent threats and other sophisticated threats.

IT Managed Services

Assess and select various IT managed services.

Network & Infrastructure

Setting up efficient and reliable network infrastructure.

Software Due Diligence

Conducting appropriate software due diligence.

Software implementation & support

Helping your business to implement appropriate software and providing ongoing support.

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.

Click here to enquire about Management Rights

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

Click here to enquire about QBCC Services

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

Not For Profit

Specialised services for Not-for-Profit organisations, focusing on budgeting, compliance, and sustainable financial management to support their mission.

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.

Supporting your business with services and advice including board and c-suite roles as well as people, process and technology.

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

Outsourcing Accounting & Admin

Supporting your business with accounting and administration outsourcing.

Disaster Recovery & Back Ups

Creating and maintaining disaster recovery policies and backups.

Offshoring

Lowering operational costs, labour costs, and gaining easier access to the global workforce in an ever-increasingly competitive market.

Payroll

Supporting your business with payroll services.

People & Culture Consulting

Guiding your business in Human Resources, including updating of necessary policies.

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.

Click here to enquire about Management Rights

Click here to enquire about Management Rights

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

Click here to enquire about QBCC Services

Click here to enquire about QBCC Services

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.

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 PRINCIPAL
James BrownManaging Principal
Chrissie Hendry CPAPRINCIPAL | WEALTH MANAGEMENT & SMSF
Matt WalshPrincipal/ Business Services
Jonathan HanaghanPrincipal/ Management Rights
View our team
Key Dates

Important Dates

Mark these dates in your calendar — missing them can mean penalties or compliance issues.

  • 01Jul

    Payday Super effective

    Wednesday, 01 July 2026

  • 14Jul

    STP Finalisation due

    Tuesday, 14 July 2026

  • 21Jul

    Annual Payroll Tax due

    Tuesday, 21 July 2026

The Count Monthly

SMSF: steps for the new financial year

With the 2026–27 financial year underway, SMSF trustees have a valuable opportunity to reset and ensure their fund is both compliant and aligned to their retirement goals. A few key areas deserve particular attention this year.Find out more

Fuel tax credit (FTC) rates and the updated ATO calculator

If your business claims Fuel Tax Credits on its Business Activity Statement (BAS), the April–June 2026 period needs special attention. Find out more

New ATO 'Verify Call' Feature Against Phone Scams

As tax time approaches, so does the annual spike in scam calls pretending to be from the ATO. These calls are becoming increasingly convincing — and increasingly costly for those who get caught by them.

Find out more
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Community

Count Gold Coast continues its mission to support the local community.

Community & Charity

Supporting Our Community

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 P&C Committee are 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, making more than 5000 sandwiches to feed hungry kids with Eat Up Australia, and helping to deliver hundreds of toys to underprivileged kids at Christmas with the Salvation Army Toy Drive.

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

Our latest community initiatives

Count Gold Coast continues its mission to support the local community. Here's where our support has gone this quarter:

$10,000

The Leukaemia Foundation

Australia's only national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by all types of blood cancer — funding research, free support services and better access to treatment.

Support their fundraising ?
$2,000

Enriching Lives

A not-for-profit helping children and young people experiencing financial disadvantage stay engaged in school by covering education-related costs.

Support their initiative ?
$6,000

Headway ABI Australia

Our team members Aleksandra Trbovic and Patrick Montgomerie surprised our clients at Headway with this donation. Headway offers transitional housing and specialised care for people living with an acquired brain injury.

Learn more about Headway ?

We are proud to support the causes and advocacies of our local charitable organisations. Thank you to Count Charitable Foundation for making this possible.

We would love to hear from you.

Get in touch

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.

Full-Time Bookkeeper | Client-Facing

Are you a technically strong bookkeeper with a passion for clients and working as part of a team?

At Count Gold Coast, we’re more than an accounting and wealth management firm. We’re trusted advisors to family businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals who value the role quality bookkeeping plays in their business.

We’re looking for an experienced Bookkeeper who is highly skilled in using Xero and bookkeeping fundamentals to perform day-to-day processing for a varied client base, and also contribute meaningfully to an already well-established bookkeeping team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across a client portfolio

  • Perform bank, credit card and intercompany reconciliations

  • Process payroll (end-to-end)

  • Process Accounts Payable and Receivable

  • Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS and payroll-related reporting such as STP and TPAR

  • Payroll tax preparation

  • Prepare any other required reporting to support accounting colleagues or to meet clients business needs

  • Review work when/if required of any junior team members

What You’ll Bring:

  • Significant bookkeeping experience, ideally in a public practice or client-facing role.

  • Solid understanding of Xero and related add-ons; experience with other cloud-based tools is a bonus.

  • Excellent communication skills - you enjoy working closely with clients and understanding their businesses.

  • A proactive mindset with a focus on quality and team success.

Why Count Gold Coast?

  • We’re an established firm on the Gold Coast and our culture offers a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We have an existing team of strong bookkeepers so there is plenty of collaboration and support.

  • We invest in our people - through professional development, flexible working, and a genuine team culture. Think team lunches, regular training, 9-day fortnight and flexi working hours.

  • You’ll be part of a growing firm where your contribution will be seen, heard and valued.

 

Apply here 

Make a Payment

If you wish to make credit card payment or pay via direct debit, please contact [email protected] or call the office on 1300-667897.

Alternatively, you can pay through our online facility. Click here.

Contact

[email protected]
07 5690 5034Suite 209A, Level 2, The Strand
72-80 Marine Parade
COOLANGATTA 4225 Queensland

 

Financial Services Guide (FSG)

Our Financial Services Guide explains the financial services and products we are authorised to provide. It is designed to help you make an informed decision about whether to use our services.

Our advisors are Authorised representatives of Count Financial Limited (AFSL No 227232).

The guide includes information about:

  • our financial services licence and authorisations
  • the advice, services and financial products available
  • the documents you may receive
  • fees, commissions and other remuneration
  • relationships and potential conflicts of interest
  • privacy and complaint-handling arrangements
  • our advisers, their qualifications and authorised services

The guide contains two parts. Part 1 provides general information about Count Financial and its authorised representatives. Part 2 contains information specific to our firm and advisers, including the services they provide and applicable fees. Both parts should be read together.

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