Articled Assistant

About the Role

Nirmal & Arpit Chartered Accountants is a partnership firm based in Chennai, founded in June 2008. With over 17 years of experience, the firm is known for delivering high-quality financial, audit, and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and corporates. Its team comprises qualified and experienced professionals, including partners with backgrounds in leading multinational consultancy firms. The firm combines deep industry knowledge with a proactive approach to provide clients with practical advice, timely solutions, and measurable value. Nirmal & Arpit offers a professional environment that supports learning, growth, and hands-on exposure to diverse client engagements. This is an on-site internship role for an Articled Assistant based in Chennai.

Key Responsibilities

• Support audit and assurance assignments, including vouching, verification, documentation, and preparation of working papers under the supervision of seniors and partners.
• Assist in bookkeeping, ledger scrutiny, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Support tax compliance and filings.
• Assist with research on tax and regulatory matters.
• Maintain proper records and audit files.
• Coordinate with team members and clients.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Actively participate in learning and training activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Comfort with MS Excel, Word, and other office tools.
• Willingness to learn accounting and tax software.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or eligible for Chartered Accountancy articleship, with a strong academic foundation in accounting, taxation, and auditing.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statements, and ledger posting, with an interest in audit and assurance work.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work in a team, follow guidance, manage time effectively, and handle multiple assignments.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Prior internship or practical exposure in accounting, audit, or taxation is an advantage but not mandatory.