Articling Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (January or September 2026)

ENGINEERINGUK; Duncan; On-site; CAD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Articling Accountant to join their Assurance & Accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical skills in areas like audits, bookkeeping, and tax, while working with a diverse team dedicated to exceeding clients' needs. You'll gain hands-on experience with financial reporting standards and play a key role in client engagements, preparing essential financial documents and building lasting relationships. If you're passionate about accounting and eager to make an impact in a supportive and innovative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Working towards CPA Professional Education Program prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, and bookkeeping.
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build client relationships.

Skills

Technical Skills in Accounting

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of GAAP

Knowledge of ASPE

Customer Service Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration

Prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

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Articling Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (January or September 2026)

Sector: Finance and Accounts
Role: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as an Articling Accountant with possible start dates in January or September 2026. This diverse team of professionals is dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax, and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript, and other applicable forms, as necessary, in 1 document.

The posting will be open until filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as received.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, and tax
• Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously, and conduct inventory counts
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition, and payroll walk-through with clients in a professional manner
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other relevant reports
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and prepaid expenses
• Review, investigate, and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries, and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts, and highlights
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Completion of, or working towards, a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
• Completion of, or working towards, prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) upon commencement of employment
• Previous accounting-related office experience is considered an asset
• Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset

The annual salary for this position is: $51,500.

Company

At MNP, our opportunities are designed to channel your ambition, nurture your talent, and empower you to achieve your best, both in and away from the office. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. MNP is committed to providing accessibility and employment for people with disabilities in a manner that respects dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. Accommodation throughout the recruitment process is available upon request by contacting [e-mail].