Accountant

Role & Responsibilities

1. GST Compliance

• Prepare and file GST returns within prescribed timelines.
• Handle GST- related compliances for multiple clients.
• Reconcile purchase and sales data with GST records.
• Review GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and other applicable GST returns.
• Assist with GST reconciliations and identification of mismatches.
• Coordinate with clients for collection of GST- related information and documents.
• Stay updated with changes in GST rules, notifications, and compliance requirements.

2. TDS & TDS Returns

• Handle end-to-end TDS compliance for clients.
• Calculate and verify TDS deductions as per applicable provisions.
• Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns.
• Reconcile TDS ledgers and challans.
• Verify TDS certificates and assist clients with TDS-related queries.
• Handle TDS-related notices, defaults, corrections, and follow-ups wherever required.

3. Audit Support & Compliance

• Assist in conducting statutory, tax, internal, and other applicable audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, working papers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with clients for required books, documents, invoices, confirmations, and other information.
• Identify discrepancies during audit and assist in resolving them.
• Ensure audit-related assignments are completed accurately and within stipulated timelines.

4. Tax & Statutory Notice Handling

• Assist in handling GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory notices received by clients.
• Review notices and understand the nature of the issue/query raised by the concerned authority.
• Coordinate with senior CAs/tax professionals for preparing appropriate responses.
• Collect and organize supporting documents and information required for submissions.
• Track notices, responses, deadlines, and follow-ups to ensure timely closure.

5. Complete Client Management

• Independently manage day-to-day accounting and taxation requirements of assigned clients.
• Act as the primary point of contact for routine accounting, GST, TDS, and compliance-related queries.
• Regularly communicate with clients regarding pending documents, information, payments, returns, and compliance deadlines.
• Follow up with clients to ensure timely receipt of financial and statutory information.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
• Understand client requirements and ensure timely delivery of assignments.
• Escalate complex technical matters to senior CAs/management wherever required.

6. Regulatory & Compliance Updates

• Keep track of changes in GST, TDS, Income Tax, accounting standards, and other applicable statutory regulations.
• Ensure client assignments are carried out in accordance with the latest applicable rules and compliance requirements.
• Assist senior professionals in implementing changes in statutory and tax compliances

7. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain and review books of accounts for multiple clients.
• Record and verify day-to-day accounting transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses, and journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliation, ledger scrutiny, and account reconciliation.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and coordinate with clients for necessary corrections.
• Ensure books of accounts are maintained accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting practices.

8. Account Finalization

• Handle finalization of accounts for clients.
• Prepare and review Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, ledgers, schedules, and other financial statements.
• Conduct ledger scrutiny and ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions.
• Assist in year-end closing activities and preparation of financial statements.
• Coordinate with senior team members/CA for final review and completion of accounts.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience working in a CA firm.
• Strong practical knowledge of Accounting, GST and TDS.
• Experience in finalization of accounts.
• Hands-on experience in GST return filing and TDS return filing.
• Exposure to audit assignments and statutory compliance.
• Experience in handling or assisting with GST/TDS/Income Tax notices.
• Strong experience in client coordination and client management.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client assignments.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and taxation concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within strict compliance deadlines.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• CA Dropout / CA Inter preferred.
• B.Com / M.Com or equivalent qualification may also be considered if the candidate has strong relevant experience in a CA firm.