SMSF Accountant

Frog Recruitment; Saint Kilda Junction; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic SMSF work

Mentorship from Partners

HNWI focus

Job summary

Frog Recruitment is seeking an SMSF Accountant in Australia’s Victoria region to manage SMSF client relationships and oversee financial statements and tax returns. The role emphasizes strategic SMSF matters over routine processing, with a focus on high-net-worth clients.

You will liaise with offshore resources, coordinate information gathering, support auditors, and contribute to pension and contribution strategy discussions, while maintaining strong client communication and independence.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years in public practice with SMSF accounting.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing capability.
• Ability to work independently and show learning orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage SMSF client relationships
• Review SMSF financial statements and tax returns
• Liaise with offshore SMSF resources
• Manage client queries and coordinate information gathering
• Liaise with auditors and manage audit queries
• Assist with pension matters and contribution strategy discussions
• Review compliance issues and support Partners on technical SMSF matters

Skills

SMSF accounting

Client-facing

Communication skills

Independence

Job description

The organisation operates within the accounting sector, focusing on SMSF services and client relationships.

About the role

The SMSF Accountant will manage SMSF client relationships, review financial statements and tax returns, and provide compliance oversight. This role is designed for a candidate who seeks to engage in strategic SMSF matters rather than traditional processing tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage SMSF client relationships
• Review SMSF financial statements and tax returns
• Liaise with offshore SMSF resources
• Manage client queries and coordinate information gathering
• Liaise with auditors and manage audit queries
• Assist with pension matters and contribution strategy discussions
• Review compliance issues and support Partners on technical SMSF matters

Skills & experience

• Proven experience in SMSF accounting with 3-8 years in public practice
• Strong communication skills and client-facing capability
• Ability to manage work independently and a positive attitude towards learning.

What’s in it for you

• Strategic SMSF work with limited processing tasks
• Direct mentorship from Partners and opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative environment with a focus on high-net-worth clients.