Accountant

We are looking for a responsible, detail-oriented, and disciplined Accountant to join our Accounts Department. The candidate will work under the guidance of the Head Accountant and will be responsible for the accurate and timely execution of day-to-day accounting activities, GST compliance, bank reconciliation, vendor and customer accounts, documentation, and other routine accounting functions.

The ideal candidate should be able to understand instructions, complete assigned tasks independently, maintain proper records, and ensure that all work is completed within the prescribed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-Day Accounting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in Tally and Excel.
• Record sales, purchase, expense, payment, receipt, journal, and other accounting entries.
• Maintain proper supporting documents for all accounting transactions.
• Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update ledgers and other accounting records.

2. GST & Statutory Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and filing of GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Verify purchase and sales data, GST invoices, and input tax credit reconciliation with GSTR-2B.
• Identify discrepancies in GST records and coordinate with the Head Accountant for resolution.
• Assist with TDS calculations, deductions, returns, and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Maintain records and documents required for audits and statutory filings.

3. Bank & Financial Reconciliation

• Perform regular bank reconciliation and verify transactions against bank statements.
• Track outstanding payments, receipts, and unidentified bank transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of payments and receipts.
• Assist in preparing bank statements, cash-flow details, and other financial reports as required.

4. Vendor & Customer Accounts

• Maintain vendor and customer ledgers.
• Verify purchase invoices, sales invoices, debit notes, and credit notes.
• Track outstanding receivables and payables and prepare ageing reports.
• Follow up internally on pending bills, missing documents, and accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure that payments and receipts are properly recorded and reconciled.

5. Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain organised physical and digital records of invoices, bills, bank statements, vouchers, and other financial documents.
• Ensure that all accounting entries have the necessary supporting documentation.
• Assist in digitising and maintaining accounting records for easy retrieval and verification.

6. Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly accounting reports as assigned.
• Coordinate with the Head Accountant and other departments to collect missing information and resolve discrepancies.
• Follow the work plan, instructions, and deadlines provided by the Head Accountant.
• Keep the Head Accountant informed about pending tasks, errors, and issues requiring attention.
• Support the Head Accountant during monthly closing, audits, and financial reviews.

7. General Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work within defined timelines with minimal supervision.
• Follow the company's accounting procedures and reporting systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of assigned work.
• Perform other accounting-related duties assigned by the Head Accountant or management.
• Required Qualifications & SkillsB.Com or equivalent qualification in Commerce/Accounting.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial company.
• Working knowledge of Tally Prime, MS Excel, and basic accounting principles.
• Practical knowledge of GST, bank reconciliation, ledger scrutiny, and vendor/customer accounting.
• Familiarity with TDS and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Good numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and work effectively under the guidance of a senior accountant.
• Honest, disciplined, dependable, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Preferred Candidate ProfileExperience working in a manufacturing, trading, or industrial business.
• Familiarity with purchase and sales accounting, inventory-related documentation, and expense accounting.
• Ability to identify accounting errors and discrepancies rather than simply entering data.
• Comfortable coordinating with vendors, customers, stores, purchase, and other internal departments.
• A proactive approach to completing work without repeated reminders.

Performance Expectations

The candidate will be expected to:

• Complete assigned accounting entries and reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Maintain updated ledgers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure that assigned GST and other compliance-related tasks are completed before deadlines.
• Minimise accounting errors and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain a clear record of pending work and provide timely updates.
• Follow the Head Accountant's directions and work as a reliable member of the Accounts Department.