Assistant Bookkeeper

2 days ago


Victoria, Canada Meaghan's Bookkeeping Services Full time

**Assistant Bookkeeper**

**Location**: Victoria, BC (James Bay area)
**Job type**: Permanent, Part-time to Full-time (30-35 hours/week)
**Schedule**: 7-hour shifts, 5 days per week — flexible weekdays or weekends

**Benefits**: Offered after 3 months of employment
**Work model**: Hybrid (option to work from home after onboarding)

**About the Role**

We’re looking for a **detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive bookkeeper** to join a small, growing bookkeeping practice based in James Bay.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, values accuracy, and takes pride in supporting local small businesses. You’ll work closely with the owner to help maintain accurate books for a variety of clients in different industries.

A minimum of 30 hours per week is required.

**What You’ll Do**
- Record and reconcile transactions in **QuickBooks Online (QBO)**.
- Manage **accounts payable** and **accounts receivable**.
- Perform **bank and credit card reconciliations**.
- Prepare and assist with **payroll processing**.
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records.
- Prepare financial reports and working papers as needed.
- Communicate with clients and team members to gather missing information.
- Use tools such as **Excel, Adobe PDF, Dext**, and other cloud-based software.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Minimum 2 years of **bookkeeping or accounting experience** (public practice experience an asset).
- Proficiency in **QuickBooks Online (QBO)** is required.
- Strong understanding of reconciliation, payroll, A/P, and A/R.
- Excellent **attention to detail**, **organization**, and **time management**.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Professional and friendly communication skills.
- Comfortable using PC-based software and online tools.

**Schedule & Benefits**
- **35 hours per week**:

- **7-hour shifts** with **paid lunch and breaks**:

- **Five-day work week** (weekday or weekend options available)
- **Benefits package after 3 months**:

- **Work-from-home flexibility** available after training

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**
- Supportive, positive, and flexible small-business environment.
- Exposure to a variety of clients and industries.
- Opportunities to grow your skills and take on more responsibility over time.
- Stability and flexibility — the best of both worlds

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- How many years experience using Quickbooks?
- Are you available to work 30 -35 hours per week?

**Experience**:

- Bookkeeping or accounting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person


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