SMSF Accountant - Remote | Day Shift

Reef; Philippines; Remote; PHP 3,922,000 - 5,229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary progression

Flexible working arrangements

Direct mentorship from experienced SMSF partners

Professional development support

Collaborative culture with autonomy

Exposure to complex SMSF structures

Autonomy and ownership of outcomes

Job summary

A growing accounting firm is seeking an SMSF Accountant to handle Self-Managed Superannuation Fund preparation and compliance work. This fully remote position requires strong experience in SMSF legislation and the ability to prepare accurate financial statements. You will collaborate with onshore partners and manage multiple SMSF files, ensuring compliance with Australian regulations. The firm offers a pathway to a senior role and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in SMSF preparation in an Australian accounting practice.
• Proven ability to prepare SMSF financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Experience working remotely with strong organizational capabilities.
• Excellent written English communication skills for client correspondence and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and compliance work for SMSF clients.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready files and manage workflow documentation.
• Support advisory discussions with accurate documentation and respond to queries.
• Maintain audit-ready files and documentation; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Document workflow in Carbon and deliver accurate, compliant output.

Skills

Hands-on SMSF preparation experience

Knowledge of Australian SMSF legislation

Ability to prepare SMSF financial statements

Attention to detail

Strong written English communication

Proficient in SMSF-specific software

Self-motivated work approach

Proactive communication skills

Tools

Carbon software

Job description

Job Title: SMSF Accountant
Location: Remote
Role Type: Full-Time

We're looking for an SMSF Accountant to take ownership of Self-Managed Superannuation Fund preparation and compliance work for our Australian accounting practice. You'll prepare financial statements, workpapers, and supporting schedules for a portfolio of SMSF clients, ensuring full compliance with Australian SMSF regulations. This role involves working closely with our onshore partners to deliver review-ready work, support advisory discussions with accurate documentation, and respond to SMSF-specific client queries. You'll be responsible for maintaining organised, audit-ready files, managing workflow documentation in Carbon, and delivering accurate compliance work that meets strict regulatory standards. This is a strategic hire designed to remove a specialist bottleneck and enable the firm to scale its SMSF offering without increasing onshore partner workload.

• 2-4+ years of hands-on SMSF preparation experience in an Australian accounting practice
• Strong practical knowledge of Australian SMSF legislation, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to prepare SMSF financial statements, workpapers, and supporting schedules to review-ready standard
• Experience working with SMSF clients across different fund structures and complexity levels
• High attention to detail with demonstrated track record of zero critical compliance errors
• Excellent judgement in identifying SMSF risks and knowing when to escalate technical issues
• Strong written English communication skills for client correspondence and documentation
• Proficiency in SMSF-specific software and practice management systems (Carbon experience advantageous)
• Self-motivated work approach with ability to manage multiple SMSF files and competing deadlines
• Experience working remotely with strong organisational capabilities and documentation discipline
• Comfortable supporting partner-led advisory work with confidence and professionalism
• Proactive communicator who presents solutions and reduces review iterations

• Performance-based salary progression
• Fully remote position with flexible working arrangements
• Direct mentorship from experienced SMSF partners and senior practitioners
• Opportunity to deepen specialist SMSF expertise in a growing practice area
• Clear pathway to senior SMSF accountant role as the firm's SMSF offering expands
• Exposure to complex SMSF structures and high-value client work
• Professional development support for SMSF-specific technical training and qualifications
• Collaborative culture with autonomy, responsibility, and genuine ownership of outcomes