SMSF Accountant

Select Aust Sydney; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

On-site Wollongong office

Job summary

Select Aust Sydney is seeking an experienced SMSF Accountant to join their Integrated Wealth & Accounting Practice in Wollongong CBD. The role is a full-time, on-site position with a genuine 35-hour week and flexible start/finish times within a collaborative team.

You will manage an established portfolio of high‑net‑worth SMSFs, handling core accounting, tax compliance, and eventual audit sign-off, with adviser collaboration and adherence to SIS Act guidelines.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified or equivalent.
• SSA (SMSF Specialist Advisor) accreditation is highly regarded.
• 4+ years of dedicated SMSF compliance and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of SMSF legislation and SIS Act.

Responsibilities

• Financial & tax compliance: Prepare and finalise end-to-end annual financial statements and member statements; lodge SMSF Returns (SAR), BAS, IAS.
• Pension & contribution strategy: Administer pension commencements and commutations; calculate minimum/maximum pension drawdowns; manage TBAR lodgements.
• Complex fund management: Manage funds with complex asset structures in compliance with SIS Act and regulations.
• Audit & regulatory management: Prepare audit files; liaise with external auditors; resolve SIS Act contraventions.
• Client & adviser collaboration: Act as main contact for fund trustees and coordinate with in-house advisers.

Skills

SMSF accounting

Tax compliance

Financial statements

Client communication

Education

CA/CPA

SSA accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Job Type

Permanent position | Full time position

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We actively encourage applications from any background.