Seasonal Tax Assembler - Private Tax - Ottawa (March - May 2026)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Ottawa seeks a Seasonal Tax Assembler to provide administrative support in processing personal tax returns. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to work efficiently under pressure, and have a high school diploma. Responsibilities include photocopying and filing documents, managing tax documentation for clients, and ensuring all forms are accurately prepared. This role is perfect for those looking for seasonal work with potential overtime during peak periods.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Qualifications

• High school graduation is required.
• Must be capable of handling meticulous work under pressure.
• Available to work Monday to Friday, with potential overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for personal tax returns.
• Photocopy, scan, and electronically file tax documents.
• Collate tax returns with relevant schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to navigate MS Windows XP

Intermediate understanding of MS Office Word

Basic knowledge of MS Excel

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Seasonal Tax Assembler - Private Tax - Ottawa (March - May 2026)

Requisition ID: 1664975

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The opportunity

As a Seasonal Tax Assembler, you will be a part of our Private Tax practice during the busy season. You will be provided with an opportunity to work within a Big 4 firm while being part of an entrepreneurial practice. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to work for a few months during the year and who would like to form a long-lasting relationship with EY.

Your key responsibilities

As a Seasonal Tax Assembler, you will provide administrative support in the processing of personal tax returns for shareholders, managers and entrepreneurs for a wide variety of small owner managed clients and private entities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Photocopying and scanning of tax returns and associated documentation (i.e. T4 slips, investment receipts, etc.)
• Electronic filing of such documents into our TED (Tax Electronic Documents) system
• Collating of tax returns with correct schedules and attachments provided to the correct parties
• Typing letters
• Arranging couriers
• Creating paper files and transportation of such to other staff and records management department

To qualify for the role, you must have

• High school graduation
• Correctly determining which forms/schedules go to which recipient (i.e. CRA versus client versus file copy)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work fast at very meticulous work for long periods of time
• Works well under pressure
• Able to work overtime
• Intermediate level understanding of MS Office Word and beginner level use of MS Excel
• Able to navigate and use MS Windows XP folders and files and quick to learn other in-house electronic filing systems
• Able to work independently as well as within a team
• must be available to work Monday - Friday during the day, with the possibility of overtime

Ideally, you’ll also

• Some office experience; preferably 3 months - 1 year

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

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