Articled Assistant

About the Role

Tirthankar & Associates is an accounting and audit firm providing comprehensive professional services across finance and compliance. The firm conducts internal audits, statutory audits, tax audits, and specialized GST and income tax audits for a variety of clients. It supports businesses with a broad range of finance and company-related matters, helping them maintain accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, on-site Articled Assistant role based in the Greater Kolkata Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements, including internal, statutory, tax, GST, and income tax audits.
• Perform vouching, verification of records, and documentation of findings.
• Assist in preparation of working papers, financial statements, and tax computations.
• Update audit files and maintain proper records.
• Coordinate with team members and clients to gather information.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and tax regulations.
• Support senior professionals on various finance and company-related assignments.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles, auditing procedures, and Indian taxation (including GST and Income Tax).
• Skills in financial statement analysis, ledger scrutiny, and preparation of work papers and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic accounting software.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members and clients professionally.
• Good time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Enrollment in CA articleship or similar professional training program, or a background in commerce (B.Com or equivalent), is preferred.
• Willingness to learn, maintain professional ethics, and adhere to firm policies and regulatory standards.