MID - SNR SMSF Accountant

Talentify; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Ongoing training and technical develop

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative, down-to-earth team

Job summary

Talentify partners with a well-established Melbourne-based accounting firm to recruit an SMSF Accountant who takes ownership of their work, builds client relationships, and continues developing technical expertise.

This hands-on role manages SMSF work end-to-end, collaborates closely with clients, and exposes you to increasingly complex matters within a supportive team.

The position offers ongoing training, career progression, and a collaborative culture focused on quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• SMSF experience in a public practice accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of SMSF compliance and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to manage your own workflow and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and client-focused approach.
• Proactive attitude with attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Interest in expanding technical knowledge and taking on greater responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and completing SMSF accounts and compliance work.
• Preparing financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Managing annual SMSF accounts and ensuring compliance requirements are met.
• Managing jobs from commencement through to completion while meeting client deadlines.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assisting with ATO matters, including audits and negotiations.
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members.
• Contributing to complex assignments and ad hoc client matters.

Skills

SMSF experience

Public practice accounting

Client communication

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

We’re partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accounting firm with a strong reputation for delivering quality client outcomes and fostering a collaborative working environment.

With a growing SMSF division, the firm is looking to welcome anSMSF Accountant who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building client relationships and continuing to develop their technical expertise.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to manage SMSF work from start to finish, work directly with clients and gain exposure to increasingly complex matters.

Your responsibilities will include

• Preparing and completing SMSF accounts and compliance work


• Preparing financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements


• Managing annual SMSF accounts and ensuring compliance requirements are met


• Managing jobs from commencement through to completion while meeting client deadlines


• Building and maintaining strong client relationships


• Assisting with ATO matters, including audits and negotiations


• Providing guidance and support to junior team members


• Contributing to complex assignments and ad hoc client matters

About You

You’ll be someone who takes pride in producing quality work, enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to continue developing within the SMSF space.

Ideally, you will bring

• Experience in SMSF within a public practice accounting firm


• A sound understanding of SMSF compliance and financial statement preparation


• The ability to manage your own workflow and meet deadlines


• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach


• A proactive attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn


• An interest in expanding your technical knowledge and taking on greater responsibility

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary based on your experience


• Ongoing training and technical development


• Genuine opportunities for career progression


• A collaborative and supportive team environment


• Exposure to a varied portfolio of SMSF clients and complex work

Additional information

• Exposure to complex SMSF matters and varied client work


• Opportunities for ongoing technical development and career progression


• Collaborative, down-to-earth team culture