Articled Assistant

About the Role

PNP Advisors is a financial and tax advisory firm headquartered in Bangalore, India. The firm supports startups and small to medium enterprises in managing accounting, taxation, and regulatory compliance.

Role Description

The Articled Assistant will work on a full-time, on-site basis in the Greater Bengaluru Area. The role involves assisting with bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements, and supporting tax return filings for individuals and businesses. It also includes working on statutory and tax audits, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, and preparing working papers and documentation. The Articled Assistant will also help in researching tax and regulatory issues, drafting basic advisory notes, and maintaining organized client files and records. Collaboration with team members, proactive communication with clients under guidance, and adherence to professional and ethical standards are central to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with bookkeeping
• Preparation of financial statements
• Supporting tax return filings for individuals and businesses
• Working on statutory and tax audits under supervision
• Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements
• Preparing working papers and documentation
• Researching tax and regulatory issues
• Drafting basic advisory notes
• Maintaining organized client files and records
• Collaboration with team members
• Proactive communication with clients under guidance
• Adherence to professional and ethical standards

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and basic taxation concepts
• Ability to work with MS Excel and accounting software
• Familiarity with Tally or similar tools is an advantage
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and strong analytical and numerical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment
• Enrollment as an articled trainee (e.g., pursuing CA or equivalent professional qualification) or relevant academic background in commerce, finance, or accounting
• Willingness to learn, adapt to new regulations and tools, and uphold high standards of integrity and confidentiality