Articled Assistant

About the Role

The Articled Assistant internship role at Vaisakh Muralidharan & Associates is an on-site position based in Kozhikode.

Key Responsibilities

• Support audit and assurance engagements, including reviewing financial statements and verifying records.
• Assist in documentation for compliance.
• Prepare working papers.
• Support tax return preparation and filing.
• Assist in accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Help with regulatory and statutory documentation.
• Collaborate with senior team members on consultancy and advisory assignments.
• Conduct research on accounting and tax matters.
• Maintain organized records and files.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Manage deadlines.
• Actively participate in learning and training initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in MS Excel and other office productivity tools.
• Familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and basic auditing concepts.
• Knowledge of taxation fundamentals and interest in learning direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work diligently on-site, manage time well, and handle multiple tasks under supervision.
• Enrollment in or completion of relevant professional courses (e.g., CA foundation/intermediate or equivalent) is preferred.
• High level of integrity, professional ethics, and willingness to learn in a structured environment.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving ability, and readiness to take initiative on assigned tasks.