We’re Hiring: Part-Time Senior Full Cycle Bookkeepers / Accounting Managers (Remote – Canada)

Achen Henderson (AH) is seeking experienced, detail-driven Part-Time Senior Bookkeepers / Accounting Managers to join our fast-growing GURU bookkeeping team. This is a long-term, flexible, remote opportunity for professionals who want to bring their deep public practice experience into a modern, cloud-based environment—without sacrificing balance or autonomy. It’s also an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a flexible work arrangement while continuing to make a meaningful impact in their field. This role is ideal for those looking to work independently on a dedicated client base (5–10 clients), manage their own deliverables, and maintain direct, meaningful relationships with clients, all while enjoying the support of a high-performing and collaborative team of professionals.

The Role: What You’ll Do

As a Part-Time Accounting Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the full accounting lifecycle for a portfolio of small to mid-sized businesses, all of whom rely on Achen Henderson for timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting. Specifically, you will:

• Serve as the main point of contact for your clients’ full-cycle accounting, overseeing all bookkeeping deliverables and managing their expectations with professionalism and clarity.

• Collaborate with our GURU Bookkeeping team to ensure timely and accurate bookkeeping, month-end closes, reconciliations, and client reporting.

• Liaise with our Canadian tax groups to ensure that your clients receive expert guidance on year-end, payroll, HST/GST filings, and other technical matters.

• Implement and maintain basic accounting controls that support clean and accurate books.

• Provide strategic direction and support to your bookkeeping team, ensuring all client deliverables meet our high standards.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and client efficiency across your portfolio.

Who We’re Looking For

This is a role for self-managed professionals. The ideal candidate is someone who brings extensive bookkeeping experience, has worked in public practice, and is comfortable taking full ownership of a client’s accounting function while working from home.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in bookkeeping, preferably within a public accounting firm.

• Able to operate accurately, quickly and autonomously within our pre-established workflows and systems, with a very low level of professional oversight.

• Working knowledge of Canadian tax, especially as it relates to small business clients (T2s, HST/GST, payroll, year-end prep).

• Familiarity with CRA portals, T4/T5/T5018 preparation, and government filings.

• Proven ability to manage client relationships, including expectation management and cross-team coordination.

• Strong command of accounting controls and the ability to assess risk and implement structure.

• Proficient in cloud-based accounting tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks Online, Dext, Hubdoc).

• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently within a remote-first team.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice to Have:

• Experience collaborating with tax advisory teams or working within a multidisciplinary firm.

• Experience delivering training or mentorship to junior staff or clients.

What We Offer

This is not a typical part-time gig. At Achen Henderson, we value our Part-Time Accounting Managers as senior professionals and client leaders. We are offering:

• A revenue-sharing model: When we are confident that you are able to operate autonomously with a high degree of accuracy and client satisfaction, you will earn a large percentage of the fees we collect for the work you do—rewarding high-performance and autonomy.

• Flexible, fully remote work: Control your schedule and working hours. We value results, not time sheets.

• Autonomy over your client portfolio: Work with a dedicated roster of 5–10 clients.

• Collaborative support: Access to our GURU Bookkeeping Team, tax professionals, and workflow management tools.

• Comprehensive systems and training to get you up to speed quickly.

About GURU by Achen Henderson

GURU is Achen Henderson’s cloud-based, flat-rate virtual finance department, purpose-built for entrepreneurs and business leaders who need timely, accurate financial insight without the burden of traditional accounting.

GURU Services include:

• Full-cycle bookkeeping and reporting
• Payroll, ROEs, T-slip prep, and government remittances
• Accounts payable/receivable support
• Year-end coordination and tax filing support
• Fractional CFO services, forecasting, KPIs, and business valuation

We package these services under a flat monthly fee based on value—not hours. You’ll play a critical role in delivering that value directly to our clients.

Who Thrives in This Role?

This role is ideal for:

• Former public practice professionals seeking part-time work with full client ownership
• Individuals seeking part-time flexible work arrangement
• Experienced accountants or bookkeepers who want to step away from long tax seasons and regain control over their schedules
• Professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment and thrive in a culture of accountability, autonomy, and excellence

Whether you’re returning to the accounting field after time away, transitioning into semi-retirement, or simply seeking a more balanced career rhythm, this role offers a meaningful way to apply your expertise—without compromising your life outside of work.

Our Core Values

• Timeliness – On time, every time

• Accountability – To ourselves, our team, and our clients

• Transparency – We communicate openly, always

• Leadership – We lead with initiative, not titles

• Integrity – We do what we say we will do

• Collaboration – We co-create solutions, internally and with our clients

Application Process

Please apply by submitting your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your experience with:

• Cloud bookkeeping tools
• Managing client portfolios independently
• Any experience with year-end coordination or tax filings

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete:

• A short technical assessment

• A written exercise to assess communication and process thinking

• A virtual interview with our leadership team

We want to know not just what you can do—but how you think, how you care, and how you collaborate.

Apply Now

Take ownership of your time, your clients, and your future. Join one of Canada’s most forward-thinking accounting firms and help us build something better—for your clients and for yourself.