At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-net-worth SMSF portfolios and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Company: Premier financial services practice in Wollongong with over 25 years of experience.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a genuine 35-hour work week in a collaborative office setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in superannuation accounting.
- Qualifications: 4+ years SMSF experience; CA/CPA qualified preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
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. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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