445 Accountant Jobs in Kolkata

Kolkata stands as one of the moderate demand markets for Accountant roles, offering over 400 active openings at present. This stable job market is driven by GST compliance and SME formalisation, creating opportunities for both freshers and experienced accounting professionals. Employers across manufacturing, retail, real estate are actively recruiting, with 387 new roles added in recent hiring cycles.

Accountant salaries in Kolkata range between ₹1–₹18,000 per month. Entry-level roles begin near ₹1, while professionals with 2–4 years experience approach ₹18,000. Pay is structured as fixed monthly salary and has remained stable year over year.

Kolkata offers Accountant openings across roles like accountant, accounts executive, junior accountant. Work is primarily Work from office, with Office-based options provided by select employers. Entry-level roles are ideal for candidates with 0–1 years experience, while 2–4 years enable access to higher responsibility roles. The work nature is shaped by compliance-heavy role requiring precision and regulatory knowledge.

Across Kolkata, Accountant jobs are mainly concentrated in Howrah, Dhulagor and Barrackpore. These zones attract employers owing to infrastructure and connectivity. Candidates in Kolkata may prioritise these areas to optimise commute efficiency.

Top employers recruiting accounting professionals in Kolkata include Kotak Mahindra Bank, Kotak Life Insurance and Sunny across manufacturing, retail, real estate. Overall, 216 employers are actively hiring, offering candidates a wide choice across organisation sizes and work cultures.

Proficiency in bookkeeping, GST filing, TDS computation is expected by employers, along with support from attention to detail, deadline management, confidentiality. Familiarity with tools such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, MS Excel is standard. Minimum eligibility starts at B.Com, while M.Com or CA Inter and Tally certification, CA Inter increase shortlisting chances.

With over 400 Accountant jobs available in Kolkata, candidates can apply by using filters for locality, salary, experience and work mode. Setting job alerts helps monitor new openings across manufacturing, retail, real estate.