About the Role
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—similar to what MYOB and Xero have built over the past 15 years.
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.
Responsibilities & Day-to-Day Activities
Project Delivery & Internal Enablement (~25%)
* Manage and deliver projects similar to Professional Services (PL) engagements, with a strong accounting focus
* Implement Odoo for SMEs, ensuring best practices in accounting and payroll configuration
* Support accounting- and payroll-driven implementations
* Organise and deliver internal training sessions for the PL team, focusing on accounting and payroll topics
Core Role Responsibilities (~75%)
Short-term focus
* Contribute to the evolution of Australian accounting and payroll localisation in Odoo
* Gather feedback from accounting firms (fiduciaries) and the wider market
* Leverage hands-on experience with a high volume of customers
* Define product specifications and functional improvements
* Monitor market trends and legal/regulatory changes
* Test and validate solutions developed by technical teams
Mid-term focus
* Onboard and enable accounting firms to adopt Odoo as their preferred solution for managing client portfolios
Long-term focus
* Participate in and organise accounting-focused business events, roadshows, and industry exhibitions in collaboration with fiduciaries
What You'll Love About This Role
* A high-impact role helping shape one of Australia's next major accounting platforms
* The opportunity to work directly with accounting firms as primary customers
* Influence product direction through real market feedback
* A mix of project work, product ownership, training, and industry engagement
* Autonomy, variety, and the chance to build something meaningful from the ground up
* Collaboration with passionate experts across accounting, product, and technology teams
Must Have
* Experience working in or closely with an accounting firm
* Strong understanding of accounting and payroll processes
* Ability to manage projects and multiple stakeholders
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented mindset
* Interest in accounting software, ERP systems, and digital transformation
Nice to Have
* Experience with ERP or accounting software implementation (e.g. Odoo, Xero, MYOB)
* Exposure to Australian accounting and payroll compliance
* Experience working with product teams or defining functional requirements
* Background in training, enablement, or client-facing consulting roles