Article Assistant

SPCM & ASSOCIATES

About the Role

The Article Assistant will support the firm’s audit, taxation, and advisory engagements on a full-time basis at the on-site office in the Pune Division. Training and guidance will be provided, with opportunities to gain practical exposure across multiple practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in statutory and tax audits.
• Prepare working papers and documentation.
• Support compliance-related filings.
• Conduct research on accounting, tax, and regulatory issues.
• Draft reports and summaries for senior team members.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Liaise with clients under supervision.
• Help with data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to process improvements within assigned engagements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Comfort working with accounting and tax-related software.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in commerce, accounting, or finance.
• Pursuing or completed CA articleship eligibility, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, taxation concepts, and auditing procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear work papers and reports.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organization in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, take guidance from seniors, and maintain professional conduct with clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt to changing regulatory requirements.
• Interest in corporate law and tax practice.
• Prior internship or exposure in a CA firm is an added advantage.