About BDO
At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Senior Accountant to join our vibrant and growing Superannuation Team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the management of our SMSF team, ensuring compliance, and providing high-quality client service to our high net-worth clients.
Responsibilities include:
1. Processing of complex SMSFs in our specialist superannuation software.
2. Providing mentorship, guidance, and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and high performance work environment.
3. Reviewing and analysing SMSF financial statements, tax returns, and other documentation for accuracy and completeness.
4. Liaising with clients, financial advisors, and external stakeholders to address inquiries, resolve issues, and deliver exceptional client service.
5. Contributing to developing and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SMSF processes and procedures.
6. Staying updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to SMSFs and sharing knowledge with the team.
7. Undertaking ad-hoc duties as required from time to time.
Skills/Attributes Required:
1. Strong understanding of SIS Act and regulations, compliance requirements, and taxation principles.
2. Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in team management or supervision.
3. Strong communication skills, able to adapt style to suit different audiences, and ability to explain complex issues.
4. Self-driven and assumes responsibility and accountability.
5. Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Proactive and results-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
7. Ability to monitor progress and remain 'across' jobs; owning them and striving to adhere to short and long-term deadlines.
8. Strong digital skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office applications, cloud accounting platforms and add-ons.
9. Proficiency in relevant software and tools, including SMSF administration platforms and accounting software. Supermate experience is desirable but not essential.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
1. Prior accounting experience in an accounting firm environment.
2. CA qualified.
3. Minimum of 3 years of superannuation experience, focusing on SMSFs.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
Find out more about our culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.
Apply now to join #teamBDO.
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