Accountant - Assurance ACT Articling Student (September 2026) - Vancouver

Smythe LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for full-time articling positions in Vancouver. This opportunity provides a dynamic learning environment with year-round coaching and mentorship, allowing you to develop your skills in tax preparation and client management. You will work closely with clients across various industries while receiving comprehensive training to support your academic and professional success. If you are ambitious and eager to advance your career in a supportive and diverse culture, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must fulfill CPA PREP prerequisites and be eligible for CPA PEP.
• Strong understanding of tax returns and client management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a coach for professional development.
• Prepare tax returns and complete compilations for clients.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients.

Skills

CPA PREP

Tax Preparation

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Completion of CPA PEP

Job description

PRIVCO ACT Articling Student (September 2026) - Vancouver

Pay: $55,000/year

At Smythe LLP, we recognize that every team member is unique, with a career path shaped by personal ambition. We foster a dynamic learning environment, offering year-round coaching, mentorship, and a collaborative, team-oriented culture for motivated professionals.

Smythe is excited to invite students to join our Private Companies (PRIVCO) Practice Group for full-time Articling positions commencing at our Vancouver, BC office in September 2026. In order to be considered for this full-time articling position, you must have fulfilled all prerequisites (CPA PREP) and be eligible to commence the CPA PEP program while employed with us. Please note that this program is pre-approved within the CPA's ACT (Assurance, Compilation, Taxes) Pathway.

During your CPA Articling experience with Smythe, you will:

1. Partner with a dedicated coach to guide your professional development and support your career growth;
2. Develop proficiency in completing compilations and reviews for privately-held companies in a wide variety of industries, including technology, real estate, hospitality and more;
3. Build the expertise needed to prepare corporate, personal and other tax returns with confidence;
4. Work directly with clients to cultivate a meaningful professional relationship;
5. Receive comprehensive training and support towards your academic and professional success;
6. Gain valuable skills and experiences to assist with reaching your full career potential.

At Smythe, we are committed to the development of our people. We offer ambitious individuals opportunities to challenge themselves and advance their careers not only on a technical front, but also in regard to business development and community support. Our culture is highly supportive and embraces diversity.

To apply for this role, login into our UKG Career Centre Portal and upload (in one PDF document and in this order) your cover letter, your resume, and your transcript(s). Applications lacking required documents will not be considered. Please address your application to Mahesh Nandwani, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. Click here to learn more about our co-op and Articling opportunities. The deadline to apply for this role is Sunday, April 27th, 2025, at 11:59pm.

We thank everyone for their interest in working at Smythe and for applying for this role. We will be in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration.