Bookkeeping Manager

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Bookkeeping Manager on behalf of a growing boutique accounting and advisory firm serving private corporations, incorporated professionals, and high-net-worth families across British Columbia and Alberta.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys balancing client service with team leadership. You will oversee the firm's bookkeeping practice, build strong client relationships, improve processes, and help deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports clients' businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of full-cycle bookkeeping services for a portfolio of incorporated business clients across multiple industries.
• Serve as the primary contact for bookkeeping clients, ensuring exceptional service and proactive communication.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of bookkeepers through coaching, work allocation, and file review.
• Manage payroll processing, GST and PST filings, source deductions, and WCB reporting for assigned clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and implement technology that enhances efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with partners and accounting professionals on client engagements involving bookkeeping, tax, and advisory services.
• Support the onboarding of new clients and help expand bookkeeping services within the existing client base.
• Ensure client work is completed accurately and on schedule while maintaining high quality standards.
• Foster a collaborative, service-focused environment that supports continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
• Solid knowledge of GST, PST, payroll, source deductions, and WCB requirements in British Columbia.
• Experience managing client relationships with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working in a public practice or outsourced bookkeeping environment is strongly preferred.
• CPB designation or equivalent accounting technician training is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for improving processes and building efficient systems.

Remuneration

• Salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Extended health and dental benefits, with 80% of premiums covered by the employer.
• Continuing professional development support, including firm-paid courses.
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year.
• Underground parking.
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing firm with strong partner support and long-term career potential.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.