Simon Blacklock
About Simon Blacklock
Simon Blacklock serves as the Client Relationships Director at Thomson Reuters in Brisbane, Australia, specializing in ONESOURCE software. He has extensive experience in corporate accounting and client relationship management, with a background that includes roles at QIC and a strong educational foundation in accounting.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Simon Blacklock serves as the Client Relationships Director at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, he has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing client relationships and providing expert insights, particularly regarding the ONESOURCE software.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before his current role, Simon worked at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Consultant from 2019 to 2021 for two years. He also briefly served as a Senior Client Relationship Manager in 2021 for one month. His time at Thomson Reuters has contributed to his expertise in client management and software solutions.
Professional Background at QIC
Simon Blacklock has extensive experience at QIC, where he held various positions over several years. He worked as an Accountant from 2003 to 2006, then progressed to Senior Accountant from 2006 to 2011. He later became the Corporate Accounting Manager, a role he held from 2011 to 2019. His tenure at QIC provided him with a strong foundation in financial accounting and team management.
Education and Qualifications
Simon Blacklock has a solid educational background in accounting. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Queensland University of Technology from 1998 to 2001. He also completed the New Managers Course at the AIM Austrian Institute of Management in 2012 and participated in a Leadership Program at QIC from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he studied at IASeminars and achieved USGAAP Essentials since 2019.
International Experience
Simon has gained international experience in the United States, where he developed a corporate team and became familiar with the U.S. tax environment. This exposure has enhanced his understanding of global financial practices and client needs.