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Outsourced SMSF Administration, Accounting, Finalisation & Audit Support Services
Complete SMSF Support for Australian Accounting & SMSF Practices
At Unison Globus, we support Australian Accountants, Tax Agents, SMSF Specialists and CPA firms with reliable outsourced SMSF administration, accounting, financial statement preparation, annual return support and audit coordination services.
End-to-End SMSF Workflow
- 1Administration
- 2Accounting
- 3Year-End Finalisation
- 4Tax Return Preparation
- 5Audit Coordination
- 6Audit Queries & Resolution
- 7Audit Completion
- 8Final Review & Lodgement Support
Our comprehensive SMSF outsourcing model
Our comprehensive SMSF outsourcing model helps accounting practices reduce administrative workload, improve turnaround times, manage growing SMSF portfolios and allow their in-house professionals to focus on client relationships, advisory and higher-value services.
From day-to-day SMSF administration and transaction processing through to accounting, year-end finalisation, annual return preparation and independent audit coordination, our team works as an extension of your practice.
We follow your firm’s processes, checklists, software and review procedures to deliver consistent, accurate and well-documented SMSF work.
Our Comprehensive
SMSF Outsourcing Services
SMSF
Administration
Our SMSF administration support helps practices manage the ongoing operational requirements of their SMSF portfolio.
- New SMSF setup and administration support
- Member and trustee information maintenance
- Fund information and documentation management
- Contribution and pension information processing
- Investment transaction processing
- Member balance maintenance
- Pension and accumulation account administration support
- Bank and investment account reconciliations
- Supporting document collection and organisation
- Trustee correspondence and administration support
- Ongoing compliance task tracking
- Maintenance of structured SMSF working papers
SMSF Accounting
& Bookkeeping
Our SMSF accounting team provides accurate and structured accounting support throughout the financial year.
- Transaction processing and classification
- Bank account reconciliation
- Investment transaction accounting
- Shares and managed fund accounting
- Property investment accounting
- Dividend and distribution processing
- Interest income processing
- Capital gains and losses calculation support
- Contribution accounting
- Pension payment processing
- Member account reconciliation
- Related-party transaction processing
- Expense and accrual accounting
- Investment income reconciliation
- Preparation of accounting workpapers
- General ledger review and reconciliation
SMSF
Investment Accounting
Accurate investment accounting is critical to SMSF financial statements and annual compliance. We provide support for:
- Listed shares and securities
- Managed funds
- Term deposits and cash investments
- Direct property investments
- Unlisted investments
- Trust and partnership investments
- Dividends and distributions
- Interest income
- Capital gains and losses
- Investment purchase and disposal transactions
- Investment reconciliations
- Supporting investment documentation
SMSF Year-End
Finalisation
Our year-end SMSF finalisation service prepares the fund's accounting records and supporting documentation for tax and audit review.
- Year-end transaction review
- Bank and investment reconciliations
- Member balance reconciliation
- Contribution and pension reconciliation
- Investment income reconciliation
- Capital gains calculations
- Investment cost-base review
- Accrual and expense review
- Related-party transaction review
- Financial statement preparation
- Supporting workpaper preparation
- Review of outstanding documentation
- Audit-ready file preparation
SMSF
Financial Statements
We prepare structured financial statements and supporting schedules based on accounting records provided by the practice.
- Statement of Financial Position
- Operating Statement
- Member account information
- Investment schedules
- Capital gains schedules
- Contribution schedules
- Pension-related schedules
- Supporting reconciliation reports
- Year-end working papers
SMSF Annual
Return Preparation
Our team provides preparation support for SMSF Annual Returns and related tax compliance requirements.
- SMSF Annual Return preparation
- Tax calculation support
- Tax reconciliation
- Capital gains tax calculations
- Investment income reconciliation
- Contribution reporting
- Pension and member information
- Supporting tax schedules
- Review and quality-control support
- Lodgement-ready annual return preparation
SMSF Audit Coordination
& Independent Audit Support
Streamlined file preparation combined with strict auditor independence compliance.
Independent SMSF Audit Through
Affiliated Australian Auditors
Unison Globus can coordinate the SMSF audit process through our affiliated/associated Australian approved SMSF auditors.
The audit component is performed independently by the appointed approved SMSF auditor.
Our role can include:
- ✓Preparing an audit-ready SMSF file
- ✓Organising financial statements and workpapers
- ✓Preparing audit schedules
- ✓Providing supporting investment documentation
- ✓Preparing bank and investment reconciliations
- ✓Coordinating information requests
- ✓Liaising with the appointed auditor
- ✓Responding to audit queries on behalf of the practice
- ✓Tracking outstanding audit items
- ✓Coordinating completion of the audit
- ✓Incorporating audit adjustments where required
- ✓Maintaining final audit documentation
Independent Audit — Clear Separation of Responsibilities
We maintain a clear distinction between SMSF accounting/finalisation support and the independent statutory audit.
The affiliated/associated approved SMSF auditor independently performs the audit and issues the required SMSF Independent Auditor’s Report.
This provides accounting practices with a streamlined process while maintaining the required auditor independence and professional responsibilities. ATO guidance specifically highlights auditor independence and compliance with the relevant auditing and professional standards.
End-to-End SMSF Workflow
A structured, seamless 8-step process ensuring total accuracy, transparency, and audit compliance.
Administration
Collection and maintenance of SMSF information, documents and ongoing transactions.
Accounting
Processing of transactions, reconciliations and investment accounting.
Year-End Finalisation
Completion of reconciliations, calculations, financial statements and supporting workpapers.
Tax Return Preparation
Preparation of the SMSF Annual Return and supporting tax schedules.
Audit Coordination
Submission of the completed audit-ready file to the appointed affiliated approved SMSF auditor.
Audit Queries & Resolution
Coordination of auditor queries and provision of additional supporting documentation.
Audit Completion
Independent SMSF auditor completes financial audit and issues the Independent Auditor's Report.
Final Review & Lodgement
Completion of adjustments and final file preparation for lodgement by your Australian practice.
Engagement Models
Dedicated SMSF Resource
Engage experienced SMSF professionals on a dedicated full-time or part-time basis to support your SMSF portfolio.
Portfolio-Based Support
Outsource your SMSF portfolio to our team based on the number of funds and workload requirements.
Year-End SMSF Support
Use our team specifically during the SMSF year-end and tax season to manage increased compliance workloads.
End-to-End SMSF Outsourcing
Outsource the complete workflow from administration and accounting through finalisation, annual return preparation and audit coordination.
Audit-Ready File Preparation
For practices that retain their own auditor, we can prepare and organise the complete SMSF file for efficient independent audit.
Why Choose Unison Globus
●End-to-End SMSF Support
Administration, accounting, finalisation, tax return preparation and audit coordination under one outsourcing model.
●Experienced SMSF Professionals
Dedicated resources supporting Australian SMSF practices.
●Scalable Capacity
Increase or decrease resources according to your SMSF portfolio and seasonal workload.
●Audit-Ready Workpapers
Structured reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation designed to make the audit process more efficient.
●Australian Practice Integration
Our team works within your existing processes, software, templates and review procedures.
●Reduced Operational Cost
Increase capacity without immediately increasing permanent internal headcount.
●Improved Turnaround
Reduce bottlenecks during SMSF year-end and peak compliance periods.
●Quality-Focused Processes
Standardised workflows, reconciliations and review procedures.
●Independent Audit Coordination
Convenient coordination with affiliated/associated approved SMSF auditors.
●Confidential & Secure
Strong focus on protecting sensitive client and fund information.
●Flexible Engagement Models
Dedicated resources, portfolio-based support or project-based assistance.
Key Benefits
Reduce Your SMSF Workload
Delegate routine administration, accounting and compliance preparation so your Australian team can focus on clients and advisory services.
Process More SMSFs
Increase your firm's capacity without the immediate need to recruit and train additional permanent resources.
Improve Year-End Efficiency
Streamline the complete SMSF year-end process through structured accounting, finalisation and audit-ready documentation.
Faster Audit Turnaround
Provide auditors with organised financial statements, reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation to reduce unnecessary back-and-forth.
Improve Workpaper Quality
Receive structured and review-friendly workpapers designed around consistent processes and documentation standards.
Focus on Advisory & Client Relationships
Free your senior SMSF professionals from routine processing so they can focus on strategic advice, client meetings and practice growth.
One Integrated Outsourcing Partner
Manage administration, accounting, finalisation, annual return preparation and audit coordination through one scalable outsourcing relationship.
Your SMSF Practice. Our Extended Team.
Whether you manage a small SMSF portfolio or a growing book of hundreds of funds, Unison Globus can provide flexible offshore SMSF resources to support your practice.
From day-to-day accounting to year-end finalisation and independent audit coordination, our team works alongside your Australian practice to improve efficiency, capacity and turnaround.
Reduce workload. Increase capacity. Improve turnaround. Strengthen your SMSF practice.
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