Accountant (SMSF)

Findex; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Findex is seeking an SMSF Accountant to join the Adelaide team. You will handle superannuation fund processing and provide accounting and taxation services, including financial statements, tax returns, reconciliations, and work papers in line with industry legislation and policy.

You will work with a variety of clients, ensuring timely lodgements, accurate reporting, and thorough final checks ahead of audits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' accounting experience and understanding of accounting principles, taxation standards and financial reporting.
• Degree qualified in Accounting; CA/CPA or equivalent desirable.
• Excellent communicator able to liaise with team and wider group.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Adaptable and collaborative with good time management across deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process client superannuation funds accurately and on time within lodgement deadlines.
• Prepare reports for managers, including exception reporting of funds.
• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, regulatory returns, BAS, and reconciliations.
• Conduct final checks of processed funds in preparation for audit.
• Process transactions for trustees, benefit transfers, contributions and pension calculations.
• Prepare documentation for Account Based Pensions or TTR Income Streams and Transfer Balance reporting.
• Support process improvement and automation aligned with group guidelines.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA/CPA desirable

Job description

Findex is looking for an SMSF Accountant to join our Adelaide team. In this role, you'll perform accurate superannuation fund processing for a diverse range of clients, providing accounting and taxation services including financial statements, tax returns, reconciliations and work papers, all completed in line with industry legislation, regulation and Group policy.

Your role, your contribution!

• Process client superannuation funds in a compliant and timely manner, within applicable lodgement deadlines.
• Prepare accurate, on-time reports for managers, including exception reporting of funds.
• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, regulatory returns, business activity statements, instalment activity statements and annual reconciliations for clients, ensuring work is compliant, accurate and within budget.
• Conduct final checks of processed funds in preparation for audit, following Findex best practice.
• Process transactions for trustees, benefit transfers, contributions and benefit payments, including pension calculations.
• Prepare documentation for Account Based Pensions or Transition to Retirement Income Streams, along with associated Transfer Balance Reporting.
• Support process improvement and efficiency by utilising standardised workflows and automation, in line with Group guidelines.

What you’ll bring

• 2+ years' accounting experience, with a strong understanding of accounting principles, taxation standards and financial reporting.
• Degree qualified in Accounting; commenced CA, CPA or equivalent desirable.
• Excellent communicator able to liaise with other team members and the wider group, to facilitate a high-performance team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Adaptable and collaborative, with strong time management across multiple, competing deadlines

Our Impact: Why Findex?

At Findex, we help clients manage, grow, and protect their financial future with confidence. Since 1987, we’ve become a leading Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions, delivered through our "Wealth Accountant" and "Family Office models". With 2,500 professionals across over 100 offices, we combine local expertise with global reach and remain committed to supporting clients and communities in creating long-term financial security.

For the Community

The Findex Community Fund (FCF) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Since 2018, we have donated over $4.3 million to more than 800 charities across Australia and New Zealand. Collectively, our team has dedicated over 9,000 volunteer hours, making a tangible impact in their communities through personal engagement.

For our Customers

Together, Findex and Crowe champion the success of over 75,000 Australasian businesses, helping them grow with expert advice, fresh thinking, and top-tier professional services. Here, you’re empowered to work in a way that brings out your best - supporting your growth, your team, and the clients who trust us to make a real difference.

For You

At Findex, we focus on developing our people first. With structured training and development opportunities, we allow our people to grow their career in a way that sets them up for success. We actively support our people by giving them extra support to external studies that is relevant to their role.

For Diversity & Inclusion

Findex is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from candidates with a variety of strengths, backgrounds and experiences.