Bookkeeper

MacLennan Serratore LLP; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLennan Serratore LLP seeks a full-time Bookkeeper in Ottawa to manage financial records and support firm operations. This role promises growth opportunities in a collaborative environment focused on real estate development law, ideal for detail-oriented candidates eager to learn. Enjoy a hybrid work setup with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Full medical and dental benefits

$1,000 health spending account

Group RRSP with 3% employer matching

Team-based bonus plan based on firm performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in bookkeeping or legal/accounting office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trust transactions and issue cheques.
• Maintain condo-specific financial records.
• Assist with financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numerical confidence

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

ActionStep

Job description

MacLennan Serratore LLP provided pay range

This range is provided by MacLennan Serratore LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$50,000.00/yr - CA$60,000.00/yr

Who we are

MacLennan Serratore LLP is a newly founded, people-first law firm in Ottawa specializing in real estate development law—with a primary focus on condominium developments. Whether it’s acquiring land, coordinating with developers, or managing complex bulk closings, we are trusted advisors throughout the project lifecycle.

We’re starting small but are built for growth—with a team culture rooted in collaboration, flexibility, and accountability. At MacLennan Serratore LLP, everyone lends a hand. We support each other across roles, meet regularly to brainstorm improvements, and encourage growth at every level. Whether it’s a lawyer jumping in on administrative work or a clerk helping streamline operations, we pitch in where needed and value learning, transparency, and humour along the way.

The opportunity

We are hiring a full-time Bookkeeper to join our growing team. This is a permanent role offering the chance to be involved in the financial foundation of a start-from-scratch, dynamic legal practice.

Reporting to the Managing Partners, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing daily trust transactions, issuing cheques, maintaining condo-specific financial records, and contributing to overall financial compliance. There’s also opportunity to expand into HR, office management, or even legal clerk support—if that interests you.

As the ideal candidate, you are numerically savvy, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. You’re comfortable working independently but know how to contribute to a collaborative team. You take ownership, love process improvement, and care about getting the small things right.

Key responsibilities:

• Process and manage trust account transactions, including daily wires and cheque issuance.
• Maintain records for condominium-specific accounts.
• Use ActionStep for accounting and legal finance management.
• Assist with financial reporting and compliance.
• Support general firm administration—optionally including HR or operations tasks.

Skills and qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in bookkeeping or legal/accounting office environment.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Confidence working with numbers and financial systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software (ActionStep - formerly know as Soluno - preferred, but training available).
• Willingness to pitch in across business functions as needed.
• Friendly, proactive attitude and ability to grow into new responsibilities.

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with skill and experience
• Hybrid work environment
• Full medical and dental benefits
• $1,000 health spending account
• Group RRSP with 3% employer matching
• Team-based bonus plan based on firm performance

To apply:

Please send a resume and tailored cover letter to [e-mail] on or before Sunday, July 6, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MacLennan Serratore LLP is an equal opportunity employer and accommodates individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

• Industries

  Real Estate and Legal Services

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