Senior Accountant, Assurance

Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Extended medical coverage

Group life, accident, disability, and,

RRSP matching

Professional dues reimbursement

Paid overtime

Job summary

Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. is hiring a Senior Accountant in Assurance to join a collaborative, client-focused team in Victoria. You will lead audit, review and assurance engagements, interpret CPA Handbook standards, and prepare financial statements and tax returns.

This role provides mentoring to junior staff and exposure to diverse advisory services. The position offers a path for growth within a mid-size firm, with competitive compensation and benefits, and a schedule that supports work-life

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 3 years in public practice accounting and tax.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience reviewing audit files.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to excel in high-pressure environments.
• Team-oriented with willingness to mentor staff.
• Growth-minded with desire to advance in a mid-size firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit, review and assurance engagements.
• Research and interpret the CPA Canada Handbook and apply standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements and working papers.
• Prepare and review T2, T1, T3 and T4/T5 tax returns and summaries.
• Prepare and review compilation engagement reports.
• Assist partners with tax planning and compliance.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Perform other accounting, tax, and admin duties as required.

Skills

Cashflow experience

Audit file review

Team-based environment

High-pressure work

Can-do attitude

Great organization & communication

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Job description

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now, for tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant, Assurance, to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage audit, review and assurance engagements
• Research and interpret the CPA Canada Handbook, applying relevant accounting and assurance standards
• Preparation and review financial statements and working papers accordingly
• Preparation and review of T2 (corporate), T1 (personal), T3 (trust) tax returns as well as T4/T5 summaries and slips
• Preparation and review of compilation engagement reports
• Assisting partners with tax planning and compliances
• Mentoring and training junior staff
• Other accounting, tax, and administrative duties, as required

What you'll bring to the table:

• Canadian CPA designation
• Cashflow experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in public practice accounting and tax
• Minimum of 3 year's experience reviewing audit files
• Great organization and communication skills
• Ability to excel in high-pressure working environments
• Can do attitude with the desire and ability to take on new tasks
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• The desire to grow your career in a mid-size public accounting firm

What's in it for you:

• Three weeks' annual vacation
• Private extended medical coverage
• Group term life insurance, accident insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance
• RRSP matching
• Professional dues reimbursementPaid overtime

Where you'll work:

Uptown, Westshore, or Sidney, BC

Job type:

Full-time, permanent

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday; Flexible start and end times; 1 work from home day permitted per week.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $90,000 (dependent on experience)

About Baker Tilly:

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.