SMSF Accountant

Count Limited; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working options

Quarterly team bonus

9-day fortnight incentives

Résumé du poste

Count Gold Coast is seeking an SMSF Accountant with 1–2+ years of public practice experience. You’ll manage SMSF client portfolios, prepare financial statements and tax returns, and liaise with auditors and the ATO.

Join a supportive, team‑oriented firm that values work‑life balance, ongoing development, and access to modern cloud software. Flexible working options and quarterly bonuses reflect our people‑first culture. Based on Gold Coast locations like Southport or Coolangatta.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years SMSF accounting experience in Australian public practice.
• Knowledge of SMSF compliance and superannuation legislation.
• Experience with SMSF financial statements preparation.
• Understanding of financial markets and SMSF investing.
• Experience using Class Super software.

Responsabilités

• Prepare annual financial statements, income tax returns and compliance documents for SMSFs.
• Manage a portfolio of SMSF clients ensuring compliance with superannuation legislation.
• Liaise with auditors, the ATO and external stakeholders.
• Assist with SMSF matters including pension commencements, contributions and fund transactions.
• Collaborate with financial advisers and senior accountants to support clients’ broader superannuation needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide timely, professional advice.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies across SMSF function.

Connaissances

Great communication

Relationship-building

Cloud-based accounting

Proactive, team-first

Formation

CA/CPA qualifications or progress towards completion

Outils

Class Super

Description du poste

Confident. Clear. Committed. Your Next Career Move Starts Here.

At Count Gold Coast, we’re more than accountants - we’re trusted advisors helping clients gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. Backed by a national network, we deliver personalised service that makes a real difference.

We’re looking for a SMSF Accountant with 1-2+ years of experience in public practice, who is eager to learn, well-organised, and keen to be part of a high-performing team. If you’re someone who thrives in a supportive environment that values personal and professional development – we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare annual financial statements, income tax returns and associated compliance documentation for SMSFs.
• Manage a portfolio of SMSF clients, ensuring compliance with relevant superannuation legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, the ATO and other external stakeholders.
• Assist with SMSF matters, including pension commencements, contributions and fund transactions.
• Work closely with financial advisers and senior accountants to support clients with their broader superannuation needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing timely and professional advice.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies across the SMSF function.

What You’ll Bring

• 1-2 years SMSF accounting experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm.
• Knowledge of SMSF compliance, taxation and superannuation legislation.
• Experience with SMSF financial statement preparation.
• An understanding of financial/investment markets and how they relate to SMSF investing.
• Experience using Class Super software.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in cloud-based accounting software.
• A proactive, team-first approach.
• CA/CPA qualifications or progress towards completion will be highly regarded.

What You’ll Gain

• You will be joining a well-established, mid-tier firm who have a huge focus on their people and delivering exceptional results for their clients.
• Genuine work life balance with flexible working options.
• Quarterly team bonus and 9-day fortnight incentives.
• Competitive salary, tailored to your experience and contributions, including quarterly bonus incentives.
• Ongoing professional development and support for your career goals.
• Modern software and systems to help you focus on what matters most.
• Work from either our Southport or Coolangatta offices.
• A positive, people-first culture that celebrates both individuals and team success.