Job Title: Assistant Accountant / Accounting Assistant

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager / Finance Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Accountant to support our finance department with day-to-day accounting operations. In this role, you will work closely with senior accounting staff to maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and ensure smooth administrative workflows. The ideal candidate possesses strong numerical skills, a solid understanding of basic bookkeeping principles, and the ability to handle confidential data with discretion.

Core ResponsibilitiesFinancial Data Entry & Bookkeeping

- Record daily transactions including sales, receipts, payments, and expenses into the internal accounting database.
- Maintain and update financial ledgers, digital books, and physical files ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Review and check spreadsheets and financial documents for accuracy and reporting errors.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Process vendor invoices, verify purchase orders, and track outgoing payments to ensure timely settlement.
- Generate client invoices, issue credit memos, and post incoming customer payments (cash, credit card, or ACH deposits).
- Monitor overdue accounts receivable, review aging reports, and conduct follow-up communications for collection.

Reconciliation & Reporting Support

- Perform regular bank reconciliations and match general ledger records against bank statements.
- Assist senior staff in the preparation of monthly,



quarterly, and annual financial statements, profit and loss sheets, and balance sheets.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes, tracking adjustments like accruals and prepayments.

Payroll, Tax & Audit Administration

- Support payroll processing by verifying employee hours, tracking benefits deductions, and evaluating payroll records.
- Assist in compiling necessary documentation for tax filing, statutory accounts, and indirect tax returns (e.g., VAT or GST).
- Organize and prepare records to support internal and external auditors during company audits.

Requirements & Skills

- Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred). Professional body coursework (e.g., AAT, ACCA foundation) is a major plus.
- Experience: 1–3 years of proven experience in bookkeeping, data entry, or a junior financial role.
- Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet applications (advanced Microsoft Excel functions) and dedicated accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, or integrated ERP software).
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy, solid mathematical aptitude, and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
- Communication & Time Management: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with vendors and team members, paired with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet strict monthly reporting deadlines.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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