Bookkeeper
Vancouver, British Columbia
•Legal
•Permanent
•06/13/2025
•281631
We are partnering with a well-established boutique litigation firm located in downtown Vancouver to support a search for a Bookkeeper. The firm has been serving the legal community for over 40 years and is known for its tight-knit team and commitment to excellence in insurance litigation.
About the Opportunity
This newly created role has emerged as the firm evaluates its internal accounting and operations structure. The Bookkeeper will take ownership of core bookkeeping responsibilities, including trust accounting, and play a key part in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
The successful hire will work closely with leadership and legal teams and will interface with the existing accounting clerk.
Key Responsibilities
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
About the Opportunity
This newly created role has emerged as the firm evaluates its internal accounting and operations structure. The Bookkeeper will take ownership of core bookkeeping responsibilities, including trust accounting, and play a key part in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
The successful hire will work closely with leadership and legal teams and will interface with the existing accounting clerk.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-cycle bookkeeping, including A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and general ledger management
- Trust accounting and reconciliations in compliance with Law Society of BC guidelines
- Month-end and year-end financial reporting in collaboration with external accountants
- Processing payments, managing deposits, and ensuring timely billing coordination
- Supporting cash flow tracking and financial documentation for internal stakeholders
- Working alongside an accounting clerk and liaising with lawyers and administrative staff
- Maintaining accurate records and assisting in audit preparation or review processes
- 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
- Familiarity with trust accounting and Law Society of BC requirements
- Experience using legal accounting or practice management software is an asset (e.g., PCLaw, ESILaw, Clio)
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of financial responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a small, close-knit team
- $65,000-$70,000
- 2-3 Weeks’ vacation
- Extended health benefits
- Other Exciting benefits
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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