Account Assistant

Job Overview

Join S S Chaudhari & Associates as an Account Assistant based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This role involves supporting the accounting department with daily operations, maintaining financial records, and assisting with compliance and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily accounting tasks such as journal entries, ledger maintenance, and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare and manage financial statements, invoices, and bills.
• Support the filing of GST returns, TDS returns, and income tax submissions.
• Provide assistance during statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all financial transactions.
• Coordinate with clients to address their accounting, tax, and compliance needs.
• Help prepare financial statements following relevant accounting standards.
• Enter data using Tally, Excel, or other accounting software tools.
• Monitor deadlines for compliance filings and support timely submissions.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce or MBA in Finance, or semi-qualified Chartered Accountant (Inter).
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles including GST, TDS, and income tax.
• Proficient in Tally ERP, Microsoft Excel, and various accounting software.
• Capable of effective communication in English and/or Kannada.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Previous experience working in a Chartered Accountant firm or audit environment.
• Knowledge of Registrar of Companies (ROC) filings, statutory compliance, and tax planning techniques.
• Familiarity with software such as Zoho or QuickBooks is an advantage.

Working Hours and Schedule

• Workdays: Monday through Saturday, with the second and fourth Saturdays off.
• Office hours: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.