Assurance & Accounting Associate – Future Graduates 2026

Grewal Guyatt LLP; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Professional Services firm in Richmond Hill is seeking a motivated individual dedicated to achieving their Canadian CPA designation. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with a team in a hybrid work environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and analytical skills while managing multiple tasks effectively. The firm offers competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

3+ weeks vacation

Annual performance bonus

Company-paid benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Education Assistant Program

Qualifications

• Strong academic records required.
• Ability to manage concurrent assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping skills including reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and draft tax returns.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and research issues.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Canadian CPA designation prerequisites

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Grewal Guyatt LLP (“Grewal Guyatt”) is a prominent Professional Services firm based out of Richmond Hill, Ontario that specializes in Assurance, Accounting, Estate Planning, Tax Consulting, Forensics, Advisory, Business Valuations and Litigation Support Services.

Grewal Guyatt has experienced exponential growth over the past several years through organic expansion of service lines and strategic acquisitions. Our clients include high net worth families, real estate developers, fintech companies, medical, dental, and legal professionals, nationally recognized organizations, professional athletes, and various not‑for‑profit entities. The strength of our people has allowed us to provide quality service to our clients that is competitive with the most well‑known accounting firms.

We recognize that the growth of our firm is attributable to our people, and we reward our team members by providing attractive compensation and supporting career development. As we continue our growth trajectory, we will continue to develop our team members into future leaders of the firm.

At Grewal Guyatt, we embrace individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we cultivate inclusion through our commitment to a respectful, approachable, and open‑door environment. Some of the perks of working for Grewal Guyatt include 3+ weeks vacation, hybrid work model, an annual performance bonus, and more.

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain good knowledge in basic bookkeeping skills, including bank reconciliations, ability to bring a company up to trial balance, depreciation, income tax, and inter‑company account reconciliation.


• Preparation of files, financial statements, and draft tax returns, general representation letters, ability to distinguish between compilation & assurance files, and various tax schedules within CaseWare.


• Demonstrate technical knowledge and ability to research issues, and present alternatives, and conclusions to Partners, Managers, and/or Senior Associates.


• Develop an understanding of clients’ service needs and prepare documentation in a clear and concise manner.


• Keep abreast of accounting & audit trends and legislation.


• Manage concurrent assignments.


• Work closely with the administrative assistant team for client onboarding, proper processing and filing of documentation and overseeing the workflow.


• Enter daily timesheet and expenses in CCH, attend scheduled meetings, and maintain consistent communication with colleagues on client engagement status.


• Meet billable target hours.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Committed to pursuing your Canadian CPA designation and will have completed the prerequisite courses at your post‑secondary institution before this opportunity begins.


• Strong academic records and candidates must submit their transcripts along with application.


• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with confidential issues.


• Ability to take initiative and to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment characterized by changing priorities.


• Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.


• Organizational and time management skills.


• Accuracy and attention to detail.


• Analytical skills for analyzing financial statements and preparing files.


• Experience using Microsoft Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Why work for GG?

• Competitive compensation package


• Company‑paid benefits package


• Career growth opportunities


• Education Assistant Program


• 3+ weeks vacation


• Hybrid work environment


• Annual performance bonus


• Divisional rewards plan


• Client Referral Program


• Employee Referral Program


• Social events


• Specialty division opportunities for career progression