Part time accounting jobs are available in all Canadian employment sectors, normally involving at least three days work per week. Duties vary according to the needs of the employer, but normally include proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and at least a basic understanding of standard accountancy software, such as Simply Accounting. Good communications skills are essential as the job involves working with input from several financial departments.
This position is of interest to mid-level accountancy professionals needing time to study for higher qualifications or for fully qualified and experienced, older applicants looking for a reduced work load due to family commitments. Part time accounting will involve a support service to the full time accountancy staff, and may well encompass a broad range of tasks. Applicants should be able to demonstrate multi-tasking abilities.
Salaries for this position will largely depend on qualifications, previous experience and the level of work required as well as the size of the company. A fully qualified chartered accountant should expect payment related to a full-time position (between C
$50,000 and C
$75,000), with part time accountancy jobs in general among the best paid part time positions.