Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

Job summary

Maintain full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients, including transaction recording, reconciliations, journal entries, closing support, and monthly financial reporting. Assist with tax and compliance filings, client documentation, bookkeeping clean-up, and year-end preparation while maintaining accurate and confidential records.

Job details

Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant Location: Milton, ON (In-Office) Employment Type: Full-Time About C&P Partners CPA C&P Partners CPA is a boutique accounting firm serving entrepreneurs, privately held businesses, and individuals across the GTA. The firm provides comprehensive bookkeeping, tax preparation, compliance, and advisory services. Our approach combines technical precision with practical business insight to support long-term client growth. Position Overview C&P Partners CPA is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant with at least two years of hands-on bookkeeping or general accounting experience, ideally gained within a CPA or public accounting firm. This role is focused on full-cycle bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable and comfortable managing multiple client files in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Bookkeeping - Accounting Maintain accurate general ledgers for multiple clients Record day-to-day financial transactions (AP, AR, payroll, expenses) Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, intercompany accounts) Prepare and post journal entries and working papers Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes Financial Reporting Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues proactively Support accountants with year-end file preparation Tax & Compliance Support Prepare and assist with GST/HST filings Support T1 and T2 tax preparation (working papers and documentation) Assist with payroll remittances and statutory filings (WSIB, CRA, etc.) Maintain accurate records in accordance with firm procedures and applicable Canadian tax, payroll and compliance requirements. Client Support Communicate with clients to collect financial data and documentation Perform bookkeeping clean-up and catch-up work when required Maintain organized digital records and ensure confidentiality Support senior accountants during peak periods (e.g., tax season) Qualifications At least two years of bookkeeping or general accounting experience, ideally within a CPA or public accounting firm. Strong understanding of full-cycle bookkeeping Experience with GST/HST and basic tax support (T1/T2 exposure preferred) Knowledge of Canadian payroll and compliance requirements Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, etc.) Experience with tax software (TaxPrep, Profile, etc.) is an asset Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field Core Competencies High attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines Analytical and problem-solving mindset Professional communication skills High level of discretion and confidentiality Why Join C&P Partners CPA Exposure to a diverse client base across multiple industries Direct mentorship from experienced CPAs Strong learning environment with growth potential Collaborative, supportive team culture

What you’ll do

Maintain full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients, including transaction recording, reconciliations, journal entries, closing support, and monthly financial reporting. Assist with tax and compliance filings, client documentation, bookkeeping clean-up, and year-end preparation while maintaining accurate and confidential records.

Requirements

At least two years of bookkeeping or general accounting experience is required, ideally in a CPA or public accounting firm, along with a strong understanding of full-cycle bookkeeping and Canadian payroll and compliance requirements. Candidates should have accounting software proficiency, GST/HST and basic tax support experience, and post-secondary education in accounting or a related field; tax software experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll Processing
• Bank Reconciliation
• Credit Card Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Financial Reporting
• GST/HST Filings
• Tax Preparation Support
• Canadian Payroll Compliance
• QuickBooks
• Xero
• Sage
• Client Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting