Intermediate to Senior SMSF Accountant

Ready to turn your SMSF expertise into real progression in 2026? Step into a role built for driven accountants and build a meaningful career close to home with a team that invests in your development, well‑being, and long‑term success.

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 in Australia
• 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?

In addition to working in an organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

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

Level up your career locally: Build your career close to home with complex client work, clear progression pathways, and a supportive, high‑performing team.

Great Office Location: Enjoy a brand‑new modern office just a short drive from Sydney’s best beaches.

Flexibility & Balance: Flexible work options, work‑from‑home opportunities, and paid community service leave.

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

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

Position Responsibilities

• Preparation 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 package and liaising with external auditors
• Preparation of Trustee documentation
• Ensuring work completion satisfying 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 the timeframe allocated
• Preparation of correspondence to clients and other bodies as required
• Other tasks as required

About you

• 2+ years’ experience in a chartered accounting practice specialising in SMSF
• General compliance experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Degree qualified, CA completed or near completion
• Proficient with Class Super, MYOB, Xero, HowNow, Excel and Word
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and client‑focused