Looking For A Job In A Beautiful City Full Of Amazing People?
We recognize that our team is our greatest asset and we strive to provide an environment that is both stimulating and enjoyable to work in.
Part of our commitment to our team is to provide them with the right tools to do their job.
To this end we use the latest up to date technology and we recently moved into spacious new premises.
Each Trimester we set goals and to encourage our team to reach those goals, we have a fun theme and offer rewards when success is achieved. In recent years we have taken the Rocky Mountaineer up to Whistler, we have cruised the Harrison Lake and have been sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River, just to name a few.
We also believe in giving back to our community and in Summer 2013 we participated in building a trail at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve which was not only lots of fun but also served as an exercise in team building.
As a result of our growth over the past number of years, we are looking for accounting staff who have a focus on customer service and have a desire to excel in their profession.
If you are looking for or know of someone who is looking for a rewarding career with a firm that has a fun and enjoyable work environment, with opportunity for growth, please let us know. Salary and benefits package are commensurate with experience.
Duties include preparing working papers, financial statements and corporate tax returns, as well as personal tax returns. To be successful in this position, applicants must possess or be close to receiving their bachelor’s degree.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, together with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Applicants who possess the initiative and willingness to take on new and progressively more complex tasks will thrive in this position.
The main responsibilities for this position are the preparation of NTR’s, Reviews and Audits.
Applicants for this position will either possess or be close to receiving their CPA designation and will excel in their computer skills – including the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, together with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Our senior accountants are responsible for preparing complex Year-End files and personal tax returns while working directly with the file Manager and/or Partner. The senior accountants work on complex intercompany accounts, Audit & Review Engagements, and assist with special projects, such as CRA Audits, Estate Returns and review of bookkeeping.
To qualify for this position, candidates must demonstrate that they can prepare tax plans for clients and have high accuracy in preparing financial statements. Successful senior accountants also exhibit exceptional communication skills, high attention to detail, time management and decision making skills.
Why is LLT always hiring?
This was the question my Mum asked me from 7600 km away in the UK. “Excuse me?” I ask. “Well”, she replies, “I often see ads on Facebook for Accountants. Does LLT have a high turnover? Is it a bad place to work?”
Actually no to both of those questions. LLT is an excellent place to work and has a lower annual turnover than the national average. So why do we run regular ads for accounting staff?
The reason is that on behalf of LLT I spend a lot of time recruiting but not necessarily hiring. The difference being that I am always on the lookout for those elusive A players.
What are A Players?
These are the staff who have at least a 90% chance of achieving a set of outcomes that only the top 10% of possible candidates can achieve. In other words, they are the best in their field.
How do I determine if a candidate is an A player?
LLT spends a lot of time and resources in the recruitment process. There are at least 3 interviews, one of which can be 2 to 3 hours in length. We do testing and a personality analysis. By the time of the 3rdinterview we should know the candidate’s personality and be able to assess their fit with our core values and whether or not they have the potential to become an A player.
We also need to be sure that they know LLT and our culture and are excited to become a part of it. As with any relationship, the recruitment process should always be a two-way street.
So the next time you see that LLT is looking for Accountants, ask yourself if you are that A player that we are looking for. If so, I’d love to chat with you.
Gayle Chapman
Office Manager
Resumes can be submitted for the attention of Gayle Chapman, Office Manager by e-mail to resume@lltcpa.ca.
