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16 days ago
Requirements and responsibilities
We're looking for an SMSF Accountant to take ownership of Self-Managed Superannuation Fund preparation and compliance work for our Australian accounting practice. You'll prepare financial statements, workpapers, and supporting schedules for a portfolio of SMSF clients, ensuring full compliance with Australian SMSF regulations. This role involves working closely with our onshore partners to deliver review-ready work, support advisory discussions with accurate documentation, and respond to SMSF-specific client queries. You'll be responsible for maintaining organised, audit-ready files, managing workflow documentation in Carbon, and delivering accurate compliance work that meets strict regulatory standards. This is a strategic hire designed to remove a specialist bottleneck and enable the firm to scale its SMSF offering without increasing onshore partner workload.Requirements2-4+ years of hands-on SMSF preparation experience in an Australian accounting practiceStrong practical knowledge of Australian SMSF legislation, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworksProven ability to prepare SMSF financial statements, workpapers, and supporting schedules to review-ready standardExperience working with SMSF clients across different fund structures and complexity levelsHigh attention to detail with demonstrated track record of zero critical compliance errorsExcellent judgement in identifying SMSF risks and knowing when to escalate technical issuesStrong written English communication skills for client correspondence and documentationProficiency in SMSF-specific software and practice management systems (Carbon experience advantageous)Self-motivated work approach with ability to manage multiple SMSF files and competing deadlinesExperience working remotely with strong organisational capabilities and documentation disciplineComfortable supporting partner-led advisory work with confidence and professionalismProactive communicator who presents solutions and reduces review iterationsBenefitsPerformance-based salary progressionFully remote position with flexible working arrangementsDirect mentorship from experienced SMSF partners and senior practitionersOpportunity to deepen specialist SMSF expertise in a growing practice areaClear pathway to senior SMSF accountant role as the firm's SMSF offering expandsExposure to complex SMSF structures and high-value client workProfessional development support for SMSF-specific technical training and qualificationsCollaborative culture with autonomy, responsibility, and genuine ownership of outcomes
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