Senior SMSF Accountant - Tax & Compliance Expert

Freedom Tax Partners; Penrith; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Freedom Tax is expanding its SMSF team and seeks a technically proficient SMSF Accountant with at least five years of taxation and SMSF accounting experience. The role involves end-to-end SMSF accounting, financial reporting, taxation and compliance across a diverse client portfolio.

The position starts office-based at North Ryde or Penrith, with potential flexible work-from-home options after settling in. You will work closely with trustees, advisers and auditors to ensure timely, accurate SMSF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Australian taxation and SMSF accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of SMSF accounting, taxation and compliance.
• Proven experience preparing SMSF financial statements and annual tax returns.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Experience liaising with SMSF auditors and responding to audit queries.
• CA or CPA qualifications, or progress towards professional membership, highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• SMSF accounting and financial reporting for a diverse client portfolio.
• Prepare and review SMSF annual financial statements and tax returns.
• Maintain SMSF records and conduct reconciliations of bank, investments and member balances.
• Ensure compliance with SIS Act, ATO rulings and regulatory obligations.
• Liaise with trustees, consultants and auditors to support audits and deadlines.
• Manage workflow using BGL Simple Fund 360, Class Super and Xero.

Skills

SMSF accounting

Taxation

Compliance

Financial reporting

Excel

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related

Tools

BGL Simple Fund 360

Class Super

Xero

Job description

Freedom Tax is expanding its SMSF team and seeks a technically proficient SMSF Accountant with at least five years of taxation and SMSF accounting experience. The role involves end-to-end SMSF accounting, financial reporting, taxation and compliance across a diverse client portfolio.

The position starts office-based at North Ryde or Penrith, with potential flexible work-from-home options after settling in. You will work closely with trustees, advisers and auditors to ensure timely, accurate SMSF