Accounts Executive

Position: Junior Accountant

Experience: 2–3 Years in a Chartered Accountancy Firm

Qualification: B.Com / M.Com Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Location: Kandivali West, Mumbai

1. Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant with 2–3 years of experience in a Chartered Accountancy firm. The candidate should have practical knowledge of accounting, GST, TDS, income tax compliance and bookkeeping, along with working knowledge of accounting software and statutory compliance procedures.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Accounting & Bookkeeping

 Maintain day-to-day accounting records and financial transactions.

 Pass purchase, sales, receipt, payment and journal entries.

 Maintain bank, cash, debtor and creditor accounts.

 Perform bank reconciliation and ledger scrutiny.

 Preparation of trial balance, profit & loss account and balance sheet.

 Identify and rectify accounting discrepancies.

B. GST Compliance

 Preparation and filing GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.

 Reconciliation of GSTR-2B with purchase registers.

 GST data preparation and reconciliation.

 GST registration, amendments and cancellation.

 Maintain GST records and supporting documents.

 Assist in preparation of GST notices and replies.

C. TDS Compliance

 Preparation of monthly/quarterly TDS working.

 Calculation and verification of TDS deductions.

 Preparation and filing assistance for TDS returns.

 Reconciliation of TDS with Form 26AS and TRACES.

 TDS challan preparation and correction.

D. Income Tax & Other Compliance

 Preparation of individual and business income tax returns.

 Preparation of financial data for income tax return filing.

 Assist in tax audit documentation and working papers.

 Preparation of Form 16 and Form 16A.

 Basic knowledge of income tax notices and compliance.

E. Audit & Documentation

 Assist in statutory audits and tax audits.

 Vouching and verification of books of accounts.

 Preparation of audit schedules and supporting documents.

 Maintain proper client files and working papers.

 Coordinate with clients for accounting data and required documents.

3. Required Skills & Knowledge

 Practical knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.

 Working knowledge of GST and TDS compliance.

 Basic knowledge of Income Tax provisions.

 Good command over MS Excel and MS Office.

 Working knowledge of Tally Prime / Tally ERP.

 Ability to handle multiple clients and assignments.

 Good communication and client coordination skills.

 Accuracy, attention to detail and willingness to learn.

4. Personal Attributes

 Honest, sincere and responsible towards assigned work.

 Good time management and ability to meet statutory deadlines.

 Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

 Ability to work independently as well as in a team.