Senior Accountant - SMSF & Advisory at a Growth CA Firm

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday afternoons off

Work-from-home days

Professional development

Annual firm conference

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a mid-sized CA firm in Collingwood with a strong SMSF and business services portfolio. You will deliver compliance and advisory work, including SMSF broader advisory engagements, while working closely with the team on client outcomes.

The role offers a collaborative culture, career progression, and opportunities for professional development within a technology-forward practice that values innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• SMSF knowledge and advisory exposure preferred
• Public practice experience in accounting firms preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Client-facing experience and advisory mindset preferred
• CA/CPA qualification or progress toward qualification preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for entities
• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships, trusts and SMSFs
• Provide tax planning/advisory services and client projects
• Liaise with ATO, ASIC and other regulators as needed
• Liaise with clients regarding compliance matters

Skills

SMSF knowledge

Public practice experience

Client facing

Communication skills

4+ years experience

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Class

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a mid-sized CA firm in Collingwood with a strong SMSF and business services portfolio. You will deliver compliance and advisory work, including SMSF broader advisory engagements, while working closely with the team on client outcomes.

The role offers a collaborative culture, career progression, and opportunities for professional development within a technology-forward practice that values innovation and efficiency.