Senior Assurance Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Private extended medical coverage

Group term life insurance

RRSP matching

Professional dues reimbursement

Paid overtime

Job summary

Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Senior Accountant, Assurance, to join our public practice team. You will lead and review audit, assurance and tax engagements while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Canadian CPA designation, has a minimum of 3 years in public practice, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment with strong communication skills. We offer three weeks vacation, comprehensive medical and insurance coverage, RRSP matching, dues

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and CPA-accessible
• Strong cashflow experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure setting

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cashflow experience

Organization & communication skills

Team-based environment

Desire to grow career

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 role:

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 reimbursement
• Paid 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.