Our client is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join a well established public accounting team in London, Ontario. This role is well suited to a designated accountant who brings hands-on experience in public practice and is ready to take on greater leadership in client service, file oversight, and staff development. The successful candidate will contribute strong technical judgment across accounting, assurance, and taxation while helping clients improve their financial processes and supporting the growth of entry-level team members.
Responsibilities:
- Lead review and and compilation engagements from planning through completion, ensuring files are well managed and client issues are addressed in a timely manner.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to entry-level and intermediate team members, including task delegation, coaching, and practical support on accounting assignments.
- Analyze accounting matters encountered during client engagements and develop well-reasoned solutions in collaboration with clients and senior leadership when needed.
- Prepare or examine more complex personal and corporate income tax returns, while identifying planning opportunities that add value for clients.
- Coordinate engagement activities with client personnel, maintain momentum on deliverables, and follow up promptly on outstanding items.
- Draft clear correspondence, review working papers and reports prepared by staff, and support the preparation of preliminary billings.
- CPA designation completed and in good standing.
- 2-3+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably with exposure to review engagements and client-facing file management.
- Solid knowledge of Canadian accounting standards commonly applied in review engagements.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, review their work, and provide constructive on-the-job training.
- Experience preparing or reviewing complex personal and corporate tax returns, with the ability to recognize tax planning opportunities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, TaxPrep, and CaseWare/CaseView; familiarity with QuickBooks is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Interest in advancing into a management-track role with long-term leadership potential.
