Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join a growing boutique accounting, tax and advisory firm in Langley, BC. This role is designed for an experienced public practice accountant who is ready to take greater ownership of client files, build stronger relationships with business owners and work more closely with Partners and Managers. You will support a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses and their owners, combining year-end accounting and tax compliance with growing exposure to tax planning, business advisory, estate and succession planning, and outsourced CFO services. For someone looking to continue progressing in public practice, this position offers a path toward a Manager-level role as your technical, client management and leadership skills develop.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of year-end engagements for privately held corporate clients from initial information gathering through completion

Prepare working papers, adjusting entries and financial statements

Prepare and review compilation engagements and support review engagements

Complete corporate income tax returns, related schedules and personal tax returns

Identify accounting, tax and business issues and work with Managers and Partners to develop appropriate solutions

Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions and keep engagements on schedule

Build an understanding of each client's business, ownership structure and broader financial circumstances

Manage multiple client files, deadlines and commitments with a high level of independence

Review work prepared by junior team members and provide practical coaching and feedback

Support Staff Accountants with technical questions and file preparation

Work with Partners and Managers on more complex accounting, tax and advisory matters





Assist with CRA correspondence and information requests

Gain exposure to tax planning, reorganizations, estate and succession planning, outsourced CFO services and other advisory assignments

Contribute ideas that improve internal processes, templates and workflows as the firm grows

Requirements

CPA designation or significant progress toward completing the CPA program

Approximately 3-5+ years of Canadian public practice accounting experience

Strong experience preparing year-end working paper files and financial statements for privately held companies

Experience with compilation engagements and exposure to review engagements

Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal income tax compliance

Good working knowledge of ASPE and accounting issues affecting privately held businesses

Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines independently

Confidence communicating directly with clients and asking the right questions to move files forward

Ability to identify accounting, tax and business issues rather than simply process information

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization and attention to detail

Comfortable taking ownership in a smaller, partner-led firm

Experience with CaseWare, Taxprep or similar public practice software is an asset

Remuneration

Base salary of $80,000-$90,000, depending on experience

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Extended health and dental benefits, with the majority of premiums covered by the firm

CPA dues and professional development support

Referral and business development commission opportunities

Paid parking

Firm closure between Christmas and Current Year's

Hybrid flexibility may be available following onboarding and once established in the role

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

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📌 Senior Accountant (Public Practice) (British Columbia)
🏢 BCCPA
📍 British Columbia