Role & responsibilities

Patron Accounting LLP is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Executive to manage accounting operations, statutory compliance, taxation, client coordination, and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. The candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, practical experience with accounting software, and the ability to independently manage assignments while ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Manage day-to-day accounting, including sales, purchases, expenses, journal entries, and ledger scrutiny.
- Perform bank, vendor, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Handle month-end closing and financial statement preparation.
- Review books of accounts and identify discrepancies.

2. GST & Tax Compliance

- Prepare and file GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
- Perform GSTR-2B reconciliation and input tax credit verification.
- Handle TDS computation, payments, return filing, and reconciliation.
- Assist in income tax return preparation and other statutory compliances.

3. Financial Reporting & MIS

- Prepare monthly Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and MIS reports.
- Analyse financial data and highlight discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Assist in finalisation of accounts and audit-related activities.

4. Client & Team Management

- Coordinate with clients for accounting data, documents, and compliance requirements.
- Independently manage assigned client accounts and ensure timely completion of work.
- Review the work of junior team members and provide guidance.
- Track deadlines and maintain proper documentation and working papers.

5. Process Improvement





- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
- Use accounting software and automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with applicable laws and professional standards.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
- Practical knowledge of GST, TDS, income tax, and statutory compliance.
- Expertise in bank reconciliation, ledger scrutiny, and financial statement preparation.
- Proficiency in Zoho Books and/or Tally Prime.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data reconciliation.
- Ability to prepare MIS reports and analyse financial information.
- Strong client communication and coordination skills.
- Team handling, task prioritisation, and deadline management.
- High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications & Experience

- B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter or equivalent qualification.
- 35 years of relevant experience in a CA firm or accounting and taxation practice.
- Experience independently handling multiple clients will be preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting automation and cloud-based accounting systems will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work with diverse clients across industries.
- Exposure to accounting automation and cloud accounting platforms.
- Professional development and opportunities to take ownership of client assignments.
- A cooperative work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with details of their relevant experience and accounting software proficiency.

📌 Senior Accounts & Audit Executive (Pune)
🏢 Patron Accounting
📍 Pune