SMSF Accountant

Randstad NV; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Base salary + super

Job summary

Randstad NV is recruiting an experienced SMSF Accountant for an established Wollongong practice. You will own a diverse SMSF portfolio, handling core accounting, tax compliance, and pension strategies, with on-site work and a flexible 35-hour week.

The role requires 4+ years in SMSF compliance, CA/CPA or equivalent, and a solid grasp of SIS Act regulations. You will collaborate with in-house advisers to support trustees and ongoing retirement planning.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of dedicated SMSF compliance and accounting experience.
• Solid command of superannuation tax legislation and SIS Act.
• Ability to manage end-to-end SMSF portfolios and interact with trustees and advisers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise end-to-end SMSF financial statements and member statements.
• Lodge SMSF returns (SAR), BAS, and IAS, and manage pension strategies.
• Administer complex funds with non-standard asset structures, ensuring SIS Act compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and advisers to support audits and transitions.

Skills

SMSF accounting

SMSF compliance

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification or equivalent

SSA accreditation (desirable)

Job description

SMSF Accountant

Integrated Wealth & Accounting Practice | Wollongong CBD | Permanent

Established for over 25 years in the Illawarra, our client is a premier financial services practice combining accounting, business advisory, and wealth management under one roof. They are appointing an experienced SMSF Accountant to their dedicated superannuation division.

The Opportunity

Working alongside an existing team, this is a hands-on, end-to-end delivery role. You will take full ownership of an established, diverse portfolio of high-net-worth funds, from core accounting and tax compliance through to audit sign-off, pension strategies, and direct collaboration with in-house financial advisers. Based 100% in the Wollongong office, the role offers a genuine 35-hour week with flexible start and finish times within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Tax Compliance: Prepare and finalise end-to-end annual financial statements, member statements, and notes to accounts; prepare and lodge SMSF Annual Returns (SAR), BAS, and IAS.


• Pension & Contribution Strategy: Administer pension commencements and commutations, calculate minimum/maximum pension drawdowns, calculate ECPI (actuarial or segregated), and manage timely TBAR lodgements.


• Complex Fund Management: Autonomously account for funds holding complex, non-standard asset structures, ensuring strict compliance with the SIS Act and ATO regulations.


• Audit & Regulatory Management: Collate comprehensive electronic audit files, manage queries directly with external national audit partners, and independently resolve any SIS Act contraventions.


• Client & Adviser Collaboration: Act as a direct point of contact for fund trustees; partner with in-house financial planners to execute superannuation and retirement transition strategies.

What We Are Looking For

• Working Rights: Unrestricted, permanent Australian working rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident).


• Public Practice Background: 4+ years of dedicated SMSF compliance and accounting experience.


• Technical Breadth: Solid command of superannuation tax legislation, the SIS Act, and managing multi-layered fund structures across any modern SMSF platform.


• Communication & Engagement: High-level verbal and written communication skills; confident acting as a collaborative point of contact for in-house financial planners and trustees.


• Qualifications: CA/CPA qualified or equivalent; SSA (SMSF Specialist Advisor) accreditation is highly regarded.


• Presence: 100% committed to working on-site in their Wollongong office to foster collaboration.

What's on Offer

• Reclaim Your Time: A genuine 35-hour work week with flexible start and finish times.


• Remuneration: Competitive package of $95,000 - $110,000 Base + Super (commensurate with technical depth).

We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.