There’s a fairly big difference between being trusted to prepare a file and being trusted to own one.

The second is usually much more interesting.

This chance is with an established CPA firm in Hamilton where Senior Accountants have genuine responsibility for engagements, clients and the people working underneath them.

You’ll get a broad public accounting role across privately held and owner-managed businesses, rather than spending the year doing the same type of engagement for the same type of client.

Why consider it:

Broad accounting, assurance and tax exposure

Audit, review and compilation engagements

Direct client responsibility

Regular access to Managers and Partners

Opportunity to review and mentor junior staff

Exposure to owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses

Tax planning and advisory exposure

What you’ll be doing:

Lead compilation and review engagements from start to finish

Take a senior role on audit engagements

Prepare and review financial statements

Complete year-end working papers and engagement files

Prepare corporate T2 and personal T1 returns

Assist with trust, partnership and other tax filings where required

Identify issues before files reach Manager or Partner review





Communicate directly with business owners and other client contacts

Deal with CRA queries, reviews and correspondence

Assist Managers and Partners with tax planning matters

Review work prepared by junior accountants and CPA students

Provide coaching and practical guidance to less experienced staff

Manage budgets, deadlines and workflow across your files

Build stronger relationships with an existing client portfolio

Become increasingly involved in the commercial side of client relationships

What they’re looking for:

3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience

Strong experience across compilation and review engagements

Experience preparing corporate and personal tax returns

Strong ASPE knowledge

Comfortable taking files through to completion

Previous client-facing experience

CPA designation preferred, although strong candidates progressing toward their CPA will be considered

Experience reviewing junior staff work would be an advantage

CaseWare experience useful

Someone looking for greater responsibility rather than simply a change of firm

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