Trainee Accountant - Canadian Taxes

Bestax Chartered Accountants; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch n tea/coffee included

Paid leaves

Yearly increments

Job summary

Bestax Chartered Accountants in Pakistan seeks a motivated Trainee Accountant to support Canadian corporate and personal tax filings, GST/HST, payroll, and daily bookkeeping under senior accountants.

You will gain exposure to T2 and T1 tax returns, GST/HST filings, payroll remittances, and monthly financial statements while developing Canadian accounting and tax expertise and pursuing CPA/CGA/CMA designations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or tax preparation experience.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACCA Affiliate/Part qualified.
• Working knowledge of Canadian tax basics (T2, T1, GST/HST, payroll).
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks or Xero.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing T2 (corporate) and T1 (personal) tax returns under supervision.
• Help prepare and file GST/HST returns and payroll remittances.
• Maintain bookkeeping records, including data entry, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and basic financial reports.
• Support the team in gathering information and drafting responses to CRA notices.
• Organize client files and working papers, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Learn and contribute to basic tax planning and year-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

CaseWare

Tax software (TaxPrep, TurboTax, or similar)

Job description

Job Description:

Bestax is a leading accounting, tax, audit, and business setup firm serving businesses across the UAE, Canada, and beyond.

We are looking for a motivated Trainee Accountant to join our team and support Canadian corporate and personal tax filings, GST/HST, payroll, and day-to-day bookkeeping. This is a great opportunity to build your career in Canadian accounting and tax under the guidance of experienced senior accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing T2 (corporate) and T1 (personal) tax returns under supervision
• Help prepare and file GST/HST returns and payroll remittances
• Maintain bookkeeping records, including data entry, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and basic financial reports
• Support the team in gathering information and drafting responses to CRA notices
• Organize client files and working papers, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
• Learn and contribute to basic tax planning and year-end processes

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or tax preparation
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• ACCA Affiliate/Part qualified
• Working knowledge of Canadian tax basics (T2, T1, GST/HST, payroll)
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks or Xero
• Basic Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Clear communication and a willingness to learn
• Exposure to CaseWare or tax software (e.g., TaxPrep, TurboTax, or similar)
• Enrolled in or interested in pursuing a CPA, CGA, or CMA designation

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with international clients (Canada-based)
• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Training on accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.)
• Career development and promotion opportunities
• Lunch n tea/coffee is included.
• Paid leaves.
• Yearly increments.