Account Assistant

Employment type: Full-time

Experience: 1–3 years preferred

Qualification: B.Com or equivalent

Salary: Based on experience and skills

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to maintain daily accounts and support purchase, sales, inventory, and payment records across our businesses. The role involves working closely with management, operations staff, and the company’s accountant/CA to keep financial records accurate and up to date.

Key responsibilities

• Record daily purchases, sales, receipts, payments, expenses, and journal entries in the accounting software/ERP.
• Maintain vendor and customer ledgers; track outstanding payments and collections.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash balances, and vendor/customer accounts; identify and follow up on discrepancies.
• Verify invoices, bills, purchase orders, delivery challans, and supporting documents before processing entries.
• Prepare payment requests for approval and record approved payments with proper references.
• Maintain petty cash, employee advances, expense claims, and reimbursement records.
• Assist with attendance-based salary calculations and payroll documentation.
• Coordinate with stores and operations teams to reconcile stock receipts, dispatches, and inventory records.
• Compile GST and TDS information and supporting documents for review and filing by the accountant/CA.
• Maintain separate records by company, project, and cost centre.
• Prepare regular reports on expenses, outstanding balances, and cash/bank positions.
• Organise digital and physical records and assist with month-end closing and audits.

Required skills

• Sound understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of Tally Prime or similar accounting software.
• Proficiency in Excel, including sorting, filters, basic formulas, and reconciliation.
• Basic understanding of GST invoices and TDS.
• Ability to learn and use the company’s ERP system.
• Strong attention to detail, timely follow-up, and responsible handling of confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Hindi and basic English.

Preferred experience

Experience in manufacturing, trading, agriculture, food processing, or hospitality, particularly with inventory accounting and multiple business entities.

To apply: Share your CV, current and expected salary, and earliest joining date.