Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will support senior accountants and the finance manager by handling day-to-day transactional bookkeeping, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles, is highly analytical, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Core ResponsibilitiesTransactional Accounting

- Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, match purchase orders, and prepare weekly or monthly payment runs.
- Accounts Receivable: Generate and issue client invoices, post incoming receipts, and monitor aging debtor reports to assist with collections.
- Data Entry: Record daily financial transactions into the accounting system with high accuracy.

Reconciliation & Compliance

- Bank Reconciliations: Match bank statements against the general ledger to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Credit Cards & Expenses: Review, verify, and process employee expense claims and corporate credit card transactions.
- Tax Support: Assist in preparing periodic tax filings, such as VAT, GST, or TDS calculations.

Reporting & Month-End Support

- Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, accruals, and prepayments.
- Month-End Closing:



Assist senior accountants in preparing monthly management accounts and trial balances.
- Audit Assistance: Gather documentation and provide administrative support for internal and external audits.

Required Skills & QualificationsEducation & Experience

- Degree: Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a bookkeeping or junior accounting role.
- Certifications: Progress toward professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, AAT, CPA) is a robust plus.

Technical Skills

- Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or SAP.
- Excel Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data formatting).

Soft Skills

- Attention to Detail: High level of mathematical accuracy and thoroughness in data verification.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight monthly closing deadlines.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal departments.
- Discretion: Strict adherence to data privacy guidelines when handling sensitive financial data.

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Asst. Accountant (Ludhiana)
🏢 Ganpati Enterprises
📍 Ludhiana