Articled Assistant

About the Role

VPJ & Associates is seeking an Articled Assistant for an on-site internship position in Bengaluru. This role offers hands-on exposure across audit, assurance, and advisory services to support professional training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in audits (statutory, internal, and concurrent)
• Supporting accounting and documentation work
• Helping prepare working papers and financial statements
• Working on taxation-related assignments
• Performing basic compliance and analytical reviews under guidance
• Liaising with clients for data collection
• Maintaining organized records
• Contributing to meeting engagement timelines

Qualifications

• Eligibility to register as an Articled Assistant under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), with both groups of Intermediate cleared.
• Strong academic foundation in accounting and finance.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles, financial statements, and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other office productivity tools.
• Interest in and aptitude for audit, assurance, taxation, and compliance work.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant standards and regulations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and numeric work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and openness to feedback.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Prior internship or practical experience in accounting or audit is an advantage.