# SMSF Accountant - Remote | Day Shift

> Hire with Reef · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-10

**Salary:** unknown currency 950,000–1,200,000

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Accounting

## 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.

## Requirements

-   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

## Benefits

-   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

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