SMSF Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

Randstad seeks an experienced SMSF Accountant for our Wollongong CBD office. You will own an established SMSF portfolio, handling core accounting, tax compliance, and pension strategies in a hands-on, end-to-end role.

Based in Wollongong, this permanent position offers a genuine 35-hour week with flexible start/finish times and a collaborative, supportive environment. 4+ years SMSF experience and CA/CPA or SSA accreditation preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of dedicated SMSF compliance and accounting experience.
• Solid command of superannuation tax legislation and the SIS Act.
• Experience managing multi-layered fund structures across SMSF platforms.
• Wollongong on-site presence to foster collaboration.

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.

Skills

SMSF compliance

Verbal & written comms

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CA/CPA qualified

SSA accreditation

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).

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