Senior Consultant - SMSF

EY; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness incentive

Flex leave

Gender-neutral paid parental leave

Job summary

EY Australia is seeking a SMSF Senior Consultant to provide expert advisory on SMSF compliance and tax implications, while managing client relationships across Australia. This role can be performed from EY offices nationwide.

You'll lead advisory engagements, assist with tax returns and financial statements for SMSFs, mentor junior staff and identify new business opportunities within a dynamic national SMSF team.

Qualifications

• Experience in SMSFs and tax compliance is required.
• Minimum 3 years in a chartered environment.
• Strong client relationship skills and business development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory services on SMSF compliance and tax implications.
• Assist clients with the preparation and lodgment of tax returns and financial statements for SMSFs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Mentor and train junior staff on SMSF management and tax compliance best practices.

Skills

SMSF experience

SMSF team

Tax compliance

SMSF compliance

Chartered experience

Job description

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SMSF Senior Consultant

The opportunity

As a SMSF Senior Consultant you will provide expert advice on compliance and tax implications for Self-Managed Superannuation Funds, while managing client relationships and ensuring adherence to regulations.

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory services on SMSF compliance and tax implications.
• Assist clients with the preparation and lodgment of tax returns and financial statements for SMSFs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Mentor and train junior staff on SMSF management and tax compliance best practices.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• You have worked on self-managed superannuation funds
• You would be excited to be part of our National SMSF team
• You have experience in providing financial reporting and tax compliance services to clients
• Your work portfolio will predominantly be made up of SMSF compliance and advisory work (approximately 60%-70%), with the balance being Private Family tax work
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a chartered environment

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Work across multiple projects and clients, including high-net worth individuals and large family group, entrepreneurial start-ups, and established private
• You will provide tax advice to SMSFs, high net wealth families, trusts, and other privately owned entities
• Contribute to strategic planning for, and the implementation of, superannuation strategies and advice, along with family governance frameworks and structures.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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