Intermediate - Senior SMSF Accountant

Niche Talent; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to a broad SMSF client portfo

Ongoing training and career support

Long-term opportunity in a reputableBr

Strong senior leadership and team

Job summary

Niche Talent in Brisbane, QLD, is seeking an Intermediate to Senior SMSF Accountant to join our well-established accounting firm. This hybrid role offers hands-on SMSF work and exposure to a diverse SMSF client portfolio, with emphasis on development and career progression.

You will prepare financial statements, member statements and SMSF tax returns, review contributions and pensions, liaise with auditors and the ATO, and support junior staff in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• SMSF experience within an Australian accounting firm is required.
• Proficiency with SMSF legislation including SIS Act, SISR and ATO requirements.
• Experience preparing SMSF financial statements and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, member statements and SMSF tax returns.
• Review contributions, pensions and investments in line with SMSF rules.
• Manage annual compliance and liaise with external auditors to resolve queries.
• Correspond with clients and ATO regarding fund compliance, lodgements and queries.
• Assist with actuarial certificates, pension documents, minutes and resolutions.
• Monitor contribution caps and pension minimums under regulatory requirements.
• Work with BGL and cloud accounting systems; support junior staff as needed.

Skills

SMSF accounting

Australian accounting experience

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

BGL/BGL360

Job description

Intermediate - Senior SMSF Accountant Brisbane QLD (Hybrid)

Business Services & Corporate Advisory (Accounting)

Full time

$75,000 - $95,000 + Super

The Firm

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Intermediate to Senior SMSF Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded accounting firm in Brisbane.

The firm has a strong SMSF division and is looking for someone with hands‑on SMSF experience who wants to continue developing their technical capability while gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of funds.

You’ll join a supportive team with strong systems, ongoing training and genuine opportunities to progress your career.

The Role

• Prepare financial statements, member statements and income tax returns for a portfolio of SMSFs.
• Review and process contributions, pensions and investment transactions in line with SMSF legislation.
• Manage annual compliance requirements and liaise with external auditors to resolve queries.
• Correspond directly with clients and the ATO regarding fund compliance, lodgements and general queries.
• Assist with actuarial certificates, pension documentation, minutes and resolutions.
• Monitor contribution caps, pension minimums and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Work across BGL and other cloud-based accounting systems.
• For more experienced candidates, provide technical support and assist with reviewing work completed by junior team members.

About You

We’re open to candidates from Intermediate through to Senior Accountant level, with the position and package tailored to experience.

• Previous experience working with SMSFs within an Australian accounting firm.
• A relevant Accounting degree.
• Good working knowledge of SMSF legislation, including the SIS Act, SISR and relevant ATO requirements.
• Experience preparing SMSF financial statements and tax returns.
• Exposure to contributions, pensions and other SMSF compliance matters.
• BGL/BGL360 experience highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What’s on offer

• $75,000 - $95,000 + Super, depending on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Exposure to a broad and established SMSF client portfolio.
• Supportive team with experienced senior accountants and technical leaders.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career support.
• Opportunity to progress from Intermediate through to Senior and beyond.
• Modern systems and a strong focus on efficient, cloud-based processes.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a highly regarded Brisbane accounting firm.