Accountant - Audit Articling Student (September 2026) - Vancouver

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Audit Articling Students to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience in audit engagements for both public and private sectors. With a focus on professional development, you will receive mentorship, comprehensive training, and the chance to build meaningful relationships with clients across diverse industries. If you are ambitious and ready to challenge yourself in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you. Join a firm that values diversity and invests in the growth of its people.

Qualifications

• Fulfilled CPA PREP prerequisites and eligible for CPA PEP program.
• Strong understanding of audit processes and tax preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit engagements for various industries.
• Prepare corporate tax returns and develop client relationships.

Skills

Audit Engagements

Tax Return Preparation

Client Relationship Management

Professional Development

Education

CPA PREP

Eligibility for CPA PEP

Job description

Audit 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 Audit (Public and Private) 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 External Audit Pathway.

During your CPA Articling experience with Smythe, you will:

• Partner with a dedicated coach who will guide your professional development and support your career growth;
• Develop the expertise to complete audit engagements for publicly-listed and privately-held companies in a wide variety of industries, including technology, real estate, mining, hospitality, not-for-profits and more;
• Build knowledge and skills required to prepare corporate, and other tax returns with confidence;
• Work directly with clients to cultivate meaningful professional relationships;
• Receive comprehensive training and support towards your academic and professional success;
• 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.