Senior SMSF Accountant

We're looking for an experienced SMSF accountant to join our Melbourne CBD team! With 4+ years behind you in SMSF accounting, this is a role where you can take real ownership of your work, deepen your technical expertise, and grow with a supportive, high-performing team. You'll be trusted with complex client work and backed every step of the way.

Our Mission

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: "to help our people, private business owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

Why Kelly+Partners?

• Top 20 accounting firm with offices across Australia, Ireland, USA and Hong Kong
• Winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022
• Awarded one of Australia's Best Workplaces for Women 2023
• Growing at 30%+ per annum since 2006

Why Join Us?

Beyond the day-to-day work, we offer a range of benefits to help you grow, develop, and feel supported:

Client Diversity & Professional Development: Work with a varied portfolio of SMSF clients and benefit from monthly tax/SMSF training, external speakers, and ongoing internal learning.

Grow Your Career: Take on complex client work with clear progression pathways and the support of an experienced, collaborative team.

Prime CBD Location: Work from our modern Collins Street office, with laneway cafés, great dining, and Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations all at your doorstep.

Full-Time or Part-Time Available: full-time or part-time hours (minimum three days per week) to suit where you're at.

Postgraduate Support: Assistance with postgraduate studies and access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Supportive Team: Join a motivated team that values mentorship, excellence, and teamwork.

Position Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of SMSF Financial Statements
• Completion of SMSF Annual Returns
• Preparation of Tax Reconciliations
• Reconciliations of investment balances and investment returns
• Calculation of pension liabilities
• BAS & IAS Statements as required
• Preparation of electronic workpapers
• Preparation of audit packages and liaising with external auditors
• Preparation of Trustee documentation
• Ensuring work is completed within budget and time constraints
• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients, including the ATO and ASIC
• Work with the Client Director and team to ensure client work is completed within allocated timeframes
• Preparation of correspondence to clients and other bodies as required
• Support and mentor junior team members as needed

About You

• Minimum 4 years' experience in SMSF accounting within a chartered accounting practice
• Strong technical SMSF knowledge, with the ability to work autonomously and manage your own portfolio
• Able to work full-time or part-time (minimum three days per week) 
• Hands-on experience with SMSF software such as Class Super or BGL360
• Confident preparing and reviewing complex SMSF work end-to-end
• Degree qualified, CA completed or near completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and statutory bodies
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A proactive, client-focused approach and the maturity to mentor and support junior team members