Summary:
As a Senior Accountant with Sammut Bulow Group Pty Ltd you will play a key role in supporting our business and ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting and delivering expert advice and compliance services for SME and Self Managed Super Fund clients. You’ll be responsible for managing core accounting functions, preparing financial statements, maintaining compliance, and working directly with our SME and SMSF clients. You will also provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the accounting team.
Responsibilities:
Role Specific
·Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and tax returns.
·Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
·Review of financial data, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
·Ensure SMSF compliance with SIS Act, ATO regulations, and audit readiness.
·Support internal and external audits and contribute to the preparation of tax returns and compliance
documentation.
·Manage relationships with SME clients, respond to their accounting queries, and offer proactive financial advice.
·Supervise, mentor, and support junior accountants, helping them grow professionally and ensuring high-quality work.
General Accountabilities – Team Member
·Build Team and individual capabilities, ensuring personal effectiveness and efficient in current role
·Contribute to the effectiveness of the team
·Contribute to the culture of the team and broader workplace
General Accountabilities – Every Employee
·Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.
·Contribute to the culture of the team and broader workplace.
·Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organisation policies.
·Support a safe working environment within your area of responsibility.
·Apply sound time management judgement in relation to prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
Skills and Experience
·A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
·Completed CPA or CA qualification or in the final 2 subjects
·Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong understanding of Australian Taxation requirements (Income Tax, GST, FBT, and Payroll Tax) and Self Managed Super Funds.
·Solid knowledge of accounting standards and principles and SMSF regulatory frameworks.
·Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, or similar platforms) and SMSF software (e.g. Class Super or BGL 360).
·Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
·A strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
·The ability to manage priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a team.
Key Relationships
Key Internal Relationships
Direct or indirect relationships with:
·Accounting teams
·Administration team
·Internal Stakeholders
·SMSF Team
Key External Relationships
Direct or indirect relationships with:
·Existing Clients
·New Clients
·ATO and SMSF Auditors
·Superannuation software providers
·Professional Associations
·Sammut Bulow Group Businesses
Performance Expectations
·Work is performed and executed to a high standard within defined timeframes
·Drives workflow to meet client expectations
·Engages in problem solving and work process improvement activities with Partner and other team members as relevant
·Proactively meets with Partner to review work in progress and forecast upcoming work to ensure accurate and efficient resource allocation
·Mentorship and knowledge sharing within the team.
