Accounting Co-op Student (Winter 2026, 8-month)

Millards Chartered Accountants; Brantford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Brantford is seeking an accounting student to assist in preparing personal and corporate tax returns, complete client bookkeeping, and develop knowledge of accounting software. The ideal candidate is enrolled in an accounting program, plans to pursue CPA designation, and possesses strong analytical skills. Benefits include financial assistance for CPA certification and a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Financial assistance for CPA certification

Registered training office for students

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accounting firm.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns.
• Complete client bookkeeping and compliance-related financial reports.
• Prepare working papers for review and compilation engagement files.
• Work directly with other co-ops, senior accountants, managers, and partners.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel

Strong accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Investigative and analytical skills

Aptitude for learning new software quickly

Education

Enrolled in an Accounting or related program

Plans to pursue a CPA designation

Demonstrated academic excellence in Accounting courses

Job description

Overview

About Us: Founded in 1920, Millards Chartered Professional Accountants is a full service accounting firm with the goal of providing personal attention and hands-on service to every client. We pride ourselves on offering high professional standards, competence and integrity. We service small to medium sized owner managed businesses as well as large municipalities, giving students a variety of work to support their learning experience such as NTR, Review, Personal Tax, and Corporate Tax. Affiliated with HLB International, an association of firms around the world allowing us to consult and do business worldwide.

Perks

• Millards is a registered training office for students through Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPAO).
• CPA0 student fees are paid by the firm and we offer financial assistance to full-time CPA students for the CPA Certification Program (PEP) as per our terms of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns
• Complete client bookkeeping and various compliance related financial reports
• Preparation of working papers for review and compilation engagement files
• Develop a good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping software
• Develop an understanding of when and how to seek needed assistance
• Work directly with other co-ops, senior accountants, managers and partners at the firm

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Accounting or related program
• Plans to pursue a CPA designation
• Prior experience in an accounting firm
• Demonstrated academic excellence in Accounting courses
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel
• Aptitude for learning new software quickly
• Ability to prioritize workload and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, investigative and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

When requested, Millards will do their utmost to accommodate people with disabilities in order to support their full participation in the recruitment process