Accountant (Articleship)

Job Opening – Senior Accounts / Audit Assistant

Educational Qualification:

• B.Com. or any other relevant degree in Finance / Accounting.

• Candidates who have completed CA Articleship or CA Intermediate (IPCC) will be given preference.

Experience:

• Prior experience working in a Chartered Accountant firm is mandatory.

• Candidates should have practical experience in handling accounting, taxation and audit-related assignments.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting

   • Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including recording of purchase, sales, expenses, receipts and payments.

   • Prepare and maintain books of accounts and ensure proper ledger scrutiny and reconciliations.

   • Preparation of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and related schedules.

   • Perform bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations and other account reconciliations.

2. GST & Tax Compliance

   • Prepare and file GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.

   • Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase registers and identify discrepancies.

   • Handle GST-related reconciliations and assist in responding to GST notices and queries.

3. TDS & Income Tax Compliance

   • Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns.

   • Verify TDS deductions, challans and reconciliation of TDS credits.

   • Assist in income tax return preparation and other tax compliance requirements.

4. Audit & Assurance

   • Assist in statutory audits, tax audits and internal audits.

   • Perform ledger scrutiny, vouching, verification and audit documentation.

   • Prepare audit schedules and supporting working papers.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good working knowledge of accounting principles and taxation.

• Practical experience in accounting software such as Tally and/or Zoho Books.

• Good command over MS Excel and other MS Office applications.

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, understand their requirements and coordinate for documents and information.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet statutory deadlines independently.

Preferred Candidate Profile:
A candidate with practical exposure to CA firm operations, sound accounting knowledge, hands-on experience in GST and TDS compliances, and the ability to independently manage routine accounting and compliance assignments.

• It is a Full Time Accountant job for candidates with 3 - 6 years of experience.