SMSF Technical Specialist

Do you love working in SMSF and want to take the next step in your career?
At Heffron, our reputation is built on technical excellence. This role is an opportunity for an accountant or SMSF professional who wants to move deeper into technical work, broaden their superannuation expertise and continue developing their career in a specialist SMSF environment.
The Role
This is a technical SMSF role for someone who enjoys research, problem solving and translating complex superannuation rules into practical solutions. Working as part of Heffron’s Technical Services team, you will support internal teams and clients, including advisers and accountants, across a broad range of SMSF technical matters.
Research superannuation issues and respond to legislative and regulatory changes
Manage technical queries from advisers and accountants, including modelling SMSF strategies
Review SMSF document instructions and help ensure high-quality client outcomes
Prepare and review tailored SMSF technical advice and technical content
Contribute to SMSF education products, resources and training materials
Help raise and maintain Heffron’s technical standards across the business
Why Heffron
Join one of Australia’s recognised SMSF specialists, with a strong reputation across the accounting, adviser and trustee communities.
Develop your career in a genuinely technical role where you can deepen your SMSF knowledge and apply it to real client scenarios.
Learn from experienced SMSF professionals who value collaboration, curiosity, quality and continuous improvement.
Work across varied technical matters, including superannuation strategies, compliance, documents, education and client support.
Enjoy hybrid working from Brisbane or Maitland, with remote arrangements considered for the right candidate.
What You’ll Bring
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
A strong accounting background, ideally with at least five years’ SMSF or superannuation experience
Strong SMSF technical knowledge, including tax and SIS compliance concepts
The ability to research legislation, interpret technical issues and communicate practical solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor information for different audiences
Advanced problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills
Experience using Class Super, or the confidence to quickly learn new systems

Work arrangement
Yes