Were Hiring: Part-Time Senior Full Cycle Bookkeepers / Accounting Managers (Remote Canada)
Please apply directly through our website at Careers Achen Henderson Chartered Professional Accountants
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 environmentwithout sacrificing balance or autonomy. Its 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 (510 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 Youll 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 Were 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 clients 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 dorewarding 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 510 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 Hendersons 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 valuenot hours. Youll 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 youre 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 expertisewithout 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 dobut how you think, how you care, and how you collaborate.
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Take ownership of your time, your clients, and your future. Join one of Canadas most forward-thinking accounting firms and help us build something betterfor your clients and for yourself.
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