CA Article Trainee and Paid up Assistant

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Kolkata for a CA Article Trainee and Paid up Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in accounting and financial reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing working papers.
• Supporting statutory and tax audits under supervision.
• Drafting and filing income tax and GST returns.
• Supporting ROC filings and corporate compliance documentation.
• Assisting with basic research on tax and regulatory matters.
• Interacting with clients for data collection and clarification.
• Maintaining organized records and workpapers.
• Contributing to the timely completion of assignments.
• Learning and applying professional standards.
• Participating in internal training.
• Supporting senior team members in day-to-day firm operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Office (Excel, Word) proficiency.
• Proficiency in basic accounting software.
• Ability to prepare clear working papers and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting, including familiarity with basic standards and ledger maintenance.
• Skills in direct and indirect taxation, including income tax computation, GST concepts.
• Basic knowledge of ROC and corporate compliance.
• Analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and refer to relevant tax and regulatory materials.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional ethics, attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• CA Article Trainee: Should be registered or eligible to register for articleship under ICAI.
• Paid up Assistant: Commerce graduate or equivalent with a strong accounting background.

Prior internship or experience in a CA firm, familiarity with Indian tax laws and compliance procedures, and willingness to learn and take responsibility are beneficial.