Accountant, Assurance (Privately Held Business Group) [New Grad Fall 2026]

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; London; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent professional services firm in Canada is seeking an Accountant for its Assurance team, targeting new graduates for Fall 2026. Responsibilities include developing client relationships, providing financial solutions, and completing various tax returns. Ideal candidates are pursuing a post-secondary degree with academic excellence and strong interpersonal skills. The firm values community and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated academic excellence in your studies.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep client relationships by providing exceptional service.
• Plan and execute review and compilation engagements.
• Completion of T1s, T2s, and T3s for clients.

Skills

Client service

Financial analysis

Bookkeeping

Education

Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree

Job description

Overview

Discover Your Impact You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community, with over 3000 people across Canada. We care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. We’re purpose-driven and value authenticity and collaboration.

Discover What Success Feels Like Here. If you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking, you’ll thrive here. We walk in others’ shoes before taking action, and operate with a “we before me” mindset. You’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally, in a place where curiosity and diverse perspectives are encouraged.

Discover your voice within an award-winning culture. Doane Grant Thornton has been recognized by the Great Place To Work Institute for 18 years in a row as one of Canada’s best workplaces. We were also recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for Young Talent. Flexibility in our way of working helps our firm achieve its purpose to help clients, colleagues and communities thrive.

Discover Your Best Self. We value authenticity in everything we do. Whether you’re working on a client file, exploring new experiences, or taking on challenges, bring your whole self to work. Leadership is shared and colleagues at all levels are committed to your development. As part of a global organization with offices in more than 130 countries and across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to connect and learn globally.

Position

Accountant, Assurance (Privately Held Business Group) [New Grad Fall 2026] – some of your responsibilities will include:

• Developing deep client relationships by working closely with clients and providing exceptional client service
• Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial issues
• Building our reputation as the preferred business advisors in our growing practice
• Working with clients across different industries and sectors
• Providing accounting services, including planning and executing review and compilation engagements, drafting of financial statements, financial analysis, bookkeeping and assistance with payroll and GST calculations
• Completion of T1s (personal tax returns), T2s (Corporation tax returns) and T3s (Trust returns) and responding to related CRA requests for information

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Accountant, Assurance (Privately Held Business Group) [New Grad Fall 2026]? Like the colour purple? Here are a few more boxes we’re hoping you can tick:

• You are currently pursuing your post-secondary degree and have demonstrated academic excellence

Join our team

To become a member of one of the most dynamic firms in Canada, please submit:

• Your resume
• Cover letter
• A copy of your most recent transcripts

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

Our culture shines when we connect in person. We are operating in a model where teams are together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

If you are selected to move forward in the recruiting process the first step will be a digital interview through HireVue. Digital interviewing is a modern way to interview which sets a level playing field for all candidates. We also electronically confirm receipt of applications and notify applicants when positions have been filled. Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles. We welcome applications from all equity-deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. If you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing us and we will work to meet your accommodation needs.

EEO and Accessibility

Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and a respectful workplace throughout the employment life cycle, including recruitment and hiring. We welcome applications from all equity-deserving groups. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.