Australian SMSF & Tax Accountant - WFH Setup

About Role Grow your career with Factor1 and deliver exceptional Accounting, Tax and SMSF services to our clients. This role will focus on both SMSF practices as well as other client work, and will play a pivotal role in our team, ensuring compliance and providing high-quality client service to our clients. Why Join Factor1? Factor1 is not your traditional accounting firm. Over the past decade, we’ve grown to a team of 100 + talented people who challenge industry norms and embrace innovation. Our culture is built on collaboration, curiosity, and the desire to do things better. Here's a recent Factor1 activity attended by our PH team: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KKKlzzaqQFPx9gYYsZssDpj-9NrAaGgi/view?usp=sharing Key Responsibilities Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for SMSFs, individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts Provide specialist SMSF accounting and administration services in accordance with Australian regulatory and legislative requirements Prepare fund activity statements, annual returns, and financial reports to a high standard Perform bank reconciliations, maintain the fixed asset register, GST reconcilation and complete general accounting duties Use BGL (Simple Fund 360 or related BGL products) for fund administration, reporting, and compliance Liaise with the ATO and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients Assist in providing tax and business advisory services to companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and SMSFs Support tax planning initiatives and advise clients on SMSF-related matters and regulatory updates Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve SMSF processes and operational efficiency Manage compliance and administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate client records and documentation Communicate proactively with clients to address queries, request documentation, and provide regular job updates Collaborate effectively with team members to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients Prioritize tasks and manage workflow to meet deadlines and align with business requirements Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field CPA qualification (highly preferred) 2–3 years of Australian SMSF accounting experience Strong knowledge of the SMSF regulatory framework and applicable accounting standards Mandatory hands-on experience with BGL (e.g., Simple Fund 360) Proficiency in Xero and XPM Solid understanding of Australian superannuation compliance requirements High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) Strong time management, organisational, and prioritisation skills Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a team We are currently seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team for the position of accountant. Due to the high volume of applicants, we have implemented a streamlined selection process. Assessment Exams: Accounting Exam: https://factor1.com.au/assessments/junior-accountant/ General Assessment Exam: https://factor1.com.au/assessments/general-assessment/ Process: Kindly complete the assessment. Only applicants who score 80% or above will be contacted for an interview. Each applicant is allowed to take the exams only once. This approach helps us identify candidates with the right skills efficiently. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your results. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.