Our client is a growing public accounting firm that works closely with private companies, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth clients. As the firm continues to expand, they are looking to add an experienced Bookkeeping Manager to lead the bookkeeping function and support the continued development of the team.

This is a strong opportunity for someone from a public practice or client accounting services background who enjoys team leadership, client management, workflow oversight, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is organized, client-facing, supportive with staff, and comfortable taking ownership of a growing department.

About the Role
The Bookkeeping Manager will oversee day-to-day bookkeeping operations and lead a team of bookkeepers. This person will be responsible for managing workflow, reviewing more complex files, supporting staff, resolving escalated client matters, and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.

The role also offers the opportunity to help improve internal processes and contribute to the continued growth of the bookkeeping function.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and support a team of bookkeepers
Oversee workflow, file assignments, deadlines, and client service delivery
Review complex bookkeeping files and completed work
Act as a senior point of contact for clients
Resolve escalated technical and client-service issues
Support staff development, training, and performance
Monitor team capacity, priorities, and workload
Ensure work is completed accurately, on time, and in line with firm standards
Coordinate with Accounting Managers and Partners
Improve internal processes, procedures, and quality-control practices
Support onboarding and retention within the department

Who You Are
5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally within Canadian public practice




Experience working with multiple private-company or owner-managed business clients
Strong full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end experience
Experience reviewing files and resolving more complex bookkeeping issues
Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience
Strong client management and communication skills
Comfortable managing competing deadlines and priorities
Supportive, positive, and confident in providing feedback to staff
Comfortable working in a growing firm where processes may continue to evolve
Able to work independently and take ownership of the department
A CPA designation is not required.

Nice to Have
Experience in a small or mid-sized public practice firm
Experience leading a bookkeeping, cloud accounting, or client accounting services team
Exposure to year-end working papers and completed trial balances
Experience with payroll, GST, PST, and CRA filings
Experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, Dext, Hubdoc, CaseWare, or similar platforms
Experience improving workflow, review, or quality-control processes

Why This Role?
Long-term leadership growth potential
Opportunity to take ownership of an established bookkeeping function
Ability to help shape processes and team development
Full health benefits
RRSP matching
Career development support
CPA fees and dues covered where applicable
One work-from-home day per week
Compensation in the $85,000-$105,000 range

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📌 Bookkeeping Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 David Aplin Group
📍 British Columbia