Senior Accountant, Assurance

BDO Canada LLP; London; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP in London-Windsor is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Assurance team, leading audit engagements and preparing financial statements in compliance with standards. The role emphasizes client service, relationship-building, and contributing to business development across diverse industries.

You should be a CPA or pursuing CPA designation with at least 3 years external audit experience, with strong knowledge of accounting standards and excellent time management.

Qualifications

• CPA or working towards CPA designation with at least 3 years external audit experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and regulations.
• Detail oriented with excellent time management and ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Proactive in seeking professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements, prepare working papers, and compile financial statements, all in line with regulatory standards.
• Streamline year-end engagements and prepare tax returns for clients across a variety of industries.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, and address their needs and suggestions promptly.
• Contribute to business development and identify opportunities with existing clients.
• Keep your team in the loop on progress and potential issues, fostering a collaborative environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical

Time management

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation

CPA in progress

Job description

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity BDO Canada's London-Windsor group of offices are looking for Senior Accountants to join our Assurance team.

• Lead audit engagements, prepare working papers, and compile financial statements, all in line with regulatory standards.
• Streamline year-end engagements and prepare tax returns for clients across a variety of industries.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, and address their needs and suggestions promptly.
• Contribute to business development and identify opportunities with existing clients.
• Keep your team in the loop on progress and potential issues, fostering a collaborative environment.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

You’re a CPA, or working towards your CPA designation, with at least 3 years of experience in external audit in the public accounting sector.

You have a strong understanding of accounting standards and regulations.

You are highly detail-oriented and demonstrate excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously.

You are proactive in seeking out professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

You have strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

The expected range of compensation for this role is: $ 62,000 to $ 96,000

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways: We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada. We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development. We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Flexibility:

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct:

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public. BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel. More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy | BDO Canada

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community.

BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi-award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.