Intermediate to Senior SMSF Accountant

Careerwebsite; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Postgraduate support

Employee assistance program

Career progression

Office near beaches

Job summary

Kelly+Partners is seeking an accounting professional with SMSF experience or a strong interest to specialise in SMSF work. The role offers hands-on learning, clear progression, and a supportive, high-performing team close to home.

Join a firm that invests in growth, wellbeing and your long-term success, with access to ongoing SMSF training, postgraduate support and a brand-new modern office near Sydney’s beaches.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chartered accounting practice with SMSF exposure or strong interest in developing SMSF expertise.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Degree qualified, CA completed or near completion.
• Experience with accounting software such as MYOB and Excel; exposure to Class Super and HowNow is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of SMSF Financial Statements.
• Completion of SMSF Annual Returns.
• Preparation of Tax Reconciliations.
• Reconciliations of investment balances and investment returns.
• Calculation of pension liabilities.
• BAS & IAS Statements as required.
• Preparation of electronic workpapers.
• Preparation of audit package and liaising with external auditors.
• Preparation of Trustee documentation.
• Ensuring work completion satisfying budget and time constraints.
• Liaise with statutory authorities on behalf of clients including the ATO and ASIC.
• Work with the Client Director and team to ensure client work is completed within the timeframe allocated.
• Preparation of correspondence to clients and other bodies as required.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

SMSF knowledge

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication

Client-focused

Proactive

Education

Degree qualified

CA completed or near completion

Tools

MYOB

Excel

Class Super

HowNow

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Whether you already have SMSF experience or are eager to specialise in this space, this role offers genuine progression, hands-on learning, and long-term career development. Join a supportive, high-performing team close to home that invests in your growth, wellbeing, and future success.

Our Mission

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: \"to help our people, private business owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off\". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

Why Kelly+Partners?

• Top 20 accounting firm in Australia


• Winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022


• Awarded one of Australia's Best Workplaces for Women 2023


• Growing at 30%+ per annum since 2006

Why Join Us?

In addition to working in an organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• Client Diversity & Professional Development: Work with varied clients and benefit from monthly tax/SMSF training, external speakers, and ongoing internal learning.


• Level up your career locally: Build your career close to home with complex client work, clear progression pathways, and a supportive, high-performing team.


• Great Office Location: Enjoy a brand-new modern office just a short drive from Sydney's best beaches.


• Postgraduate Support: Assistance with postgraduate studies and access to the Employee Assistance Program.


• Supportive Team: Join a motivated, collaborative team that values mentorship, excellence, and teamwork.

Position Responsibilities

• Preparation of SMSF Financial Statements


• Completion of SMSF Annual Returns


• Preparation of Tax Reconciliations


• Reconciliations of investment balances and investment returns


• Calculation of pension liabilities


• BAS & IAS Statements as required


• Preparation of electronic workpapers


• Preparation of audit package and liaising with external auditors


• Preparation of Trustee documentation


• Ensuring work completion satisfying budget and time constraints


• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients including the ATO and ASIC


• Work with the Client Director and team to ensure client work is completed within the timeframe allocated


• Preparation of correspondence to clients and other bodies as required


• Other tasks as required

About you

• Experience in a chartered accounting practice, with exposure to SMSF or a strong interest in developing SMSF expertise


• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time management abilities


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Degree qualified, CA completed or near completion


• Experience with or accounting software such as MYOB and Excel; exposure to Class Super and HowNow is a bonus


• Proactive, self-motivated, and client-focused


• Eager to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility over time