Assistant Manager/Manager

Elby Professional Recruitment; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RSP matching at 5%

4 weeks vacation

Flexible work structure

Professional development and potential

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is assisting a public accounting firm in Ontario in their search for an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager. The successful candidate will bridge junior staff and senior leadership, with a strong background in assurance and ASPE.

You will review year-end engagements, supervise staff, and contribute to tax work while staying current with CPA Ontario standards. CPA designation and 3+ years in public accounting are required; the role offers growth, a flexible

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 3+ years of experience in Public Accounting.
• Strong background in assurance work.
• Deep understanding of ASPE.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review year-end audit, review, and compilation engagements per Canadian standards.
• Plan, execute, and complete engagement files; lead on larger engagements.
• Review tax returns (corporate, personal, trust, partnership, HST/GST).
• Identify practical solutions for accounting, assurance, and tax issues.
• Supervise, coach, and review junior/intermediate staff.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and maintain relationships.
• Ensure timely and budget-conscious completion of engagements.
• Support advisory work including bookkeeping clean-up, tax planning, and process improvements.
• Stay current with CPA Ontario requirements and ASPE updates.

Skills

Audit proficiency

ASPE knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Cloud-based systems

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Cloud accounting tools

Job description

Our client, a public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager to join their dynamic team. If you are a driven CPA who possesses a strong understanding of assurance and ASPE, this opportunity is for you! Our client has been in business for over 30 years and works with small and midsize private companies in a variety of industries including; manufacturing, construction, real-estate, and distribution. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between junior staff and senior leadership, offering significant growth potential within a collaborative environment.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive compensation
• RSP matching at 5%
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Flexible work structure
• Opportunity for professional development and advancement, with pathways to management and potential partnership

Responsibilities:

• Review year-end audit, review, and compilation engagements, ensuring adherence to Canadian professional standards.
• Plan, execute, and complete engagement files as needed, occasionally acting as team leader on larger engagements.
• Review various tax returns (corporate, personal, trust, partnership, HST/GST).
• Identify and recommend practical solutions for accounting, assurance, and tax issues.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior and intermediate staff.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather information, resolve queries, and maintain strong relationships.
• Ensure accurate and efficient completion of engagement files within deadlines and budgets.
• Support advisory work, including bookkeeping clean-up, tax planning, and process improvements.
• Stay current with CPA Ontario requirements, Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), and tax legislation.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation is required.
• 3 plus years of experience in Public Accounting is required.
• Strong background and proficiency in assurance work.
• In-depth understanding of ASPE.
• Comfortable and proficient with cloud-based systems and technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.