Office Assistant - CA Articleship

Position Overview

Impost India Private Limited is looking for a detail-focused and well-organized Office Assistant to join our Chartered Accountant firm. This paid role offers practical exposure to daily accounting operations, tax filing preparation, audit support, and administrative duties within a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update general ledgers, recording daily financial transactions accurately.
• Support the creation of financial statements, including balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
• Reconcile bank and cash accounts alongside vendor and client ledgers.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and handle follow-ups on pending payments.
• Assist in filing routine tax returns such as GST, TDS, Income Tax, and local sales or state tax returns.
• Organize and collect necessary client documents for tax audits and regulatory filings.
• Verify compliance of invoices, payment vouchers, and bills with relevant tax laws.
• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems for records and working papers.
• Coordinate client communication to gather documents and respond to standard queries.
• Manage daily office communications and reception duties.
• Handle petty cash, payment of office utility bills, and inventory of office supplies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related fields. CA Intermediate or semi-qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Freshers or candidates with up to 2 years of experience in accounting or finance roles within CA firms or similar settings.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Tally Prime, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or SAP.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel functions including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, along with MS Word skills.
• Strong numerical accuracy, good command over written and verbal communication, and a high degree of confidentiality regarding financial data.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and handle deadlines associated with tax filings.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive monthly stipend or salary in the range of 12500 to 25000 INR.
• Opportunity for hands-on training in tax legislation, audit procedures, and accounting software use.
• Exposure to a professional and supportive office culture.
• Access to paid leave and official holidays.