Senior Managing Accountant (SMSF)
- Manage and review SMSF portfolios, financial statements, tax returns and compliance files.
- Lead, mentor and develop junior staff while overseeing workflow and team performance.
- Build client relationships and support business growth, with a genuine pathway towards partnership.
Senior Managing Accountant (SMSF) | Future Partnership Opportunity | Warrnambool Location
About the Opportunity
A highly regarded regional Accounting and Business Advisory firm is seeking an experienced SMSF professional to join its leadership team in a senior capacity.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and develop a growing SMSF function, mentor junior staff, work closely with Partners, and contribute to the strategic growth of the business. For the right individual, there is a genuine pathway towards partnership. This role would suit someone looking to relocate to regional Victoria.
About the Role
Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of a portfolio of Self-Managed Super Funds while providing technical expertise, leadership, and commercial insight across the practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and reviewing SMSF financial statements, tax returns, and audit-ready files
- Leading, mentoring, and developing junior team members
- Maintaining compliance with SMSF legislation and regulatory requirements
- Managing workflow, resource allocation, and team performance
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Supporting business development and identifying growth opportunities
- Assisting with client meetings, strategic advice, and partner-level initiatives
- Driving process improvements and operational efficiencies
About You
To be successful, you will ideally possess:
- 10+ years' experience within public practice accounting and/or SMSF advisory
- CA or CPA qualification
- Strong technical knowledge of SMSF legislation and compliance requirements
- Extensive experience managing SMSF portfolios
- High proficiency with BGL and related practice management systems
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Strong commercial acumen and client relationship skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with aspirations towards leadership
What's on Offer
- Leadership role within a well-established accounting and advisory practice
- Clear pathway towards partnership
- Opportunity to shape and grow an SMSF division
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Regional lifestyle benefits with long-term career growth
- Competitive salary package based on experience
This opportunity would suit an experienced SMSF Manager, Senior Manager, Associate Director, or Director seeking a genuine pathway into partnership.
Consultant
Luke Smith
Recruitment Consultant
lsmith@fuserecruitment.com
Reference number: BH-39227
Profession:AccountingAll Accounting
Company: Fuse Recruitment
Date posted: 26th Oct, 2026
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