Bookkeeping Supervisor – Cornwall in London

A Firm for Entrepreneurs

Welch's success is due to continually evolving to meet the needs of its employees, clients and the marketplace. With a full suite of professional services, ranging from traditional assurance to expert business advisory, our clients respect and value the firm's expertise and commitment to exceptional service. Our clientele is as varied as the economic landscape, ranging from start-ups to large, multi-divisional privately-held companies, not-for-profit organizations and public sector entities.

We offer our employees invaluable prospects: possibility for growth and advancement; variety to explore different career paths; opportunity to specialize and deepen skills; and flexibility of work-life balance to enjoy family and personal interests. Grounded in a values-led culture (care, impact, empower), we are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment, in our leadership, and supporting our surrounding communities.

National Firm expertise, with the value and service of a small firm. Established in 1918, Welch evolved from a single office to 12 offices and over 300 people across Ontario and Western Quebec. Welch LLP has deep roots in the communities it serves, and ranks as the 14th largest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP Cornwall is currently looking for a Bookkeeping Supervisor to join our growing bookkeeping business, Welch Business Management. As a Bookkeeping Supervisor you will lead our team of bookkeepers responsible for delivering high-quality bookkeeping services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a client-focused mindset. You will ensure accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with accounting standards, and timely reporting, while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.

This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of bookkeepers, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to firm standards.
• Oversee the preparation of client financial records, including general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, payroll entries, and financial statements.
• Review and approve bookkeeping work before submission to government, clients or senior accountants.
• Serve as a point of contact for client inquiries related to bookkeeping, providing professional and timely responses.
• Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of bookkeeping data into broader client services.
• Monitor deadlines and workflow to ensure timely delivery of client work.
• Assist in onboarding new clients, including setting up accounting systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and client service delivery.
• Stay current with changes in accounting software, tax regulations, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a public accounting firm.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software – including Cloud based systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, CaseWare).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite an asset.
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards and tax compliance.
• Ability to stay organized and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple assignments, multiple deadlines/priorities.
• Initiative, willingness and ability to accept responsibility.
• Learning mindset; willingness and ability to ramp up quickly on new clients, new industries.
• Ability to work under pressure, decisiveness, creativeness, good judgment, and common sense.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience in different industries would be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French would be an asset.

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.