SMSF Accountant

Drive Financial Clarity for Self-Managed Super Funds

This role lets you sharpen your superannuation expertise, handle international portfolios, and elevate your accounting game. It's your shot to rise beyond borders, deliver high-impact work, and build a global career.

Job Description

As an SMSF Accountant, you will prepare financial statements, tax returns, activity statements, and TBARs for a portfolio of self-managed superannuation fund clients. You will ensure compliance, manage audits, and provide accurate, timely support while building strong relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders.

Job Overview

Employment type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Work setup: Permanent Work-from-Home

Exciting Perks Await

• Competitive Salary Package
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Prime office location in Pampanga (Conveniently accessible by PUVs, with nearby restaurants and banks)
• Day shift schedule
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit )
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Essential:

• Hold a relevant university Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting or Commerce
• Possess 2+ years of experience in an accounting role
• Navigate BGL Simple Fund 360 software effectively
• Demonstrate experience working with SMSFs

Key Personal Attributes

• Manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines without compromising work quality
• Take a positive and proactive approach to supporting the superannuation team
• Apply a high level of technical knowledge and commit to ongoing professional development
• Act with integrity and honesty while influencing internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain a keen eye for detail and identify errors before submitting work for review
• Work independently and apply a high level of initiative
• Collaborate effectively with both direct teams and cross-divisional groups
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally
• Align personal behavior with Pitcher Partners' values and mission

Your Daily Tasks

Technical Expertise

• Hold a relevant university degree in Accounting/Commerce
• Prepare SMSF Accounts and Annual Returns
  • Handle all parts of a compliance job from start to finish
  • Sort through client source documents
  • Process accounts using superannuation software
  • Reconcile all SMSF accounts
  • Prepare comprehensive working papers
  • Address job queries and liaise with other Pitcher Partners teams
  • Prepare document packs and covering letters for clients
  • Save completed files and working papers in the document management system
  • Prepare client fees
• Prepare SMSF Activity Statements and TBARs
• Manage SuperStream compliance
  • Register SMSFs for ESAs
  • Process rollovers through the SuperStream system in BGL Simple Fund 360

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with SMSF auditors and address audit queries
  • Send completed financials and working papers to the auditor
  • Track audit queries and provide accurate, timely responses
• Liaise with the Tax Office and handle official correspondence
  • Make phone calls to the Tax Office regarding relevant issues
  • Check Tax Office notices to ensure accuracy of figures
  • Prepare covering letters for clients

Client Care

• Support clients on various superannuation matters
• Build strong relationships with clients
• Provide responsive, timely, and quality advice and service
• Seek continuous feedback to improve engagement and service delivery

Business Excellence

• Charge time accurately and meet budgeted chargeable hours and productivity targets
• Manage a portfolio of complex and non-complex engagements to ensure timely completion
• Prioritize tasks, remain flexible, and inform the assignment supervisor of any issues meeting deadlines or budgets
• Set a high standard in quality of work, workflow management, and align with Pitcher Partners' values and mission

Career Growth and Development

• Complete annual professional development plans with the people leader
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with the people leader
• Maintain open lines of communication
• Adopt a growth mindset and participate in development activities and networking events

Systems and Processes

• Use BGL Simple Fund 360 proficiently
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook effectively
• Understand cloud-based software
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles

About the Client

Our client, Pitcher Partners, is a leading Australian accounting and business advisory firm known for deep client relationships, bold thinking, and a personalized approach. Serving high-net-worth individuals, SMEs, and not-for-profits, they combine local insight with global resources through the Baker Tilly International network. With over 1,500 professionals nationwide, Pitcher Partners delivers holistic services-from tax and audit to wealth management-while fostering personal growth, community impact, and professional excellence.

Who Are We

Join a team that values camaraderie, excellence, and growth. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Dream Companies of Filipinos in 2024, Emapta stands proudly alongside industry giants, offering stability and exciting career opportunities. Your career flourishes here with competitive compensation, international clients, and a work culture focused on collaboration and innovation. Work with global clients across industries, supported by a stable foundation and like-minded professionals passionate about making an impact. Be part of the #EmaptaEra-apply now