Aspiring Assurance Accountant - CPA Prep & Growth Path

Mnp Llp; Courtenay; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks and discounts access

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress for Your Day environment

Firm sponsored social events

Job summary

Join MNP on Vancouver Island as an Articling Accountant in Assurance and Accounting for Fall 2027. You will work on compilations, reviews, audits, and tax, while building expertise in IFRS/GAAP/ASPE and client engagement.

We value entrepreneurial teams, provide development opportunities, and offer a comprehensive rewards program including training through MNP University and flexible benefits. This on-site role requires adaptability and strong client service.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and/or ASPE.
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files and conduct inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets and income statements.
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports.

Skills

Customer service

Client service

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance major preferred)

CPA PEP prerequisites

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

Join MNP on Vancouver Island as an Articling Accountant in Assurance and Accounting for Fall 2027. You will work on compilations, reviews, audits, and tax, while building expertise in IFRS/GAAP/ASPE and client engagement.

We value entrepreneurial teams, provide development opportunities, and offer a comprehensive rewards program including training through MNP University and flexible benefits. This on-site role requires adaptability and strong client service.