Articleship Trainee

About the Role

As an articled assistant, you will work on real client assignments across audit, tax, and compliance from the start. You will also learn how technology and AI are changing the profession, and finish your articleship with skills that set you apart.

Key Responsibilities

Audit and Assurance

• Assist in statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, concurrent audit, and stock audits
• Perform vouching, verification, and ledger scrutiny
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation
• Help draft Form 3CD and other audit reports

Direct Tax

• Prepare and file income tax returns for individuals, firms, and companies
• Compute tax, advance tax, and TDS
• Prepare and file TDS returns
• Assist in replying to notices and with assessment work

GST and Indirect Tax

• Prepare and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual returns
• Reconcile ITC with GSTR-2B
• Assist with GST registration, amendments, and notice replies

Technology and AI-Based Audit

• Use the firm’s AI-based audit tools to analyse full ledgers and transaction data
• Identify anomalies, duplicates, and unusual entries using analytics
• Work with Tally, Excel, Power BI, and AI assistants
• Help improve and test the firm’s audit automation tools

Accounting and Advisory

• Assist in preparing financial statements and MIS reports
• Support ROC compliance and other regulatory filings
• Join client meetings and learn client communication

Qualifications

• Cleared CA Intermediate (both groups, or as per current ICAI eligibility)
• Completed ICITSS (Information Technology and Orientation Course), or will complete it before registering
• Graduates and direct-entry students are welcome

Skills We Value

• A good grasp of accounting, audit, and tax concepts
• Working knowledge of MS Excel (Tally is a plus)
• Interest in technology, data analytics, and AI
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ownership of work and respect for deadlines