accounts & audit assistant

Job Description: Accounts and Audit Assistant (CA Firm)Job SummaryThe Accounts and Audit Assistant supports chartered accountants in delivering high-quality statutory audits, internal audits, tax filings, and bookkeeping services for diverse clients. This role involves direct exposure to client financial records, regulatory compliance, and audit fieldwork. [1, 2, 3, 4] Key ResponsibilitiesAudit & AssuranceAssist in conducting statutory, internal, and tax audits. Prepare audit working papers, schedules, and checklists. Verify client bank reconciliations, vouchers, and ledger entries. Perform physical verification of client stock and cash balances. Identify accounting discrepancies and report them to the Auditor. [5, 6, 7, 8, 9] Taxation & ComplianceCompile client data for GST, Income Tax, and TDS filings. Assist in preparing and filing periodic regulatory returns. Reconcile client financial data with government portals (e.g., GSTR-2B). Draft basic responses to routine tax notices under supervision. [10, 11, 12, 13, 14] Client Accounting & ReportingMaintain accurate books of accounts for multiple client businesses. Ensure proper classification of expenses and capital items. Assist in finalising financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L). [15, 16] Job RequirementsEducation and QualificationsGraduate degree in Commerce (B.Com / M.Com / BBA Finance). Semi-qualified CA (IPCC/Intermediate cleared) or CA Article assistants. Conceptual clarity in accounting standards and tax laws. [17, 18, 19, 20, 21] Technical & Soft SkillsHands-on experience with Tally Prime , Busy , or Zoho Books . Strong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical formulas). Ability to travel to local client locations for on-site audit work. Strong ethical grounding with absolute respect for client confidentiality. [22, 23, 24, 25, 26]