Articled Assistant

About the Role

Tirthankar & Associates is an accounting and audit firm providing comprehensive financial and compliance services. The Articled Assistant will support audit and accounting assignments under the supervision of senior team members in a full-time, on-site role based in Kolkata.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in internal, statutory, tax, GST, and income tax audits.
• Help prepare working papers, schedules, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts.
• Reconcile ledgers.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Gather and analyze financial data.
• Follow up with clients for information.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax laws, and firm procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills in MS Excel and other office productivity tools.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and analyze financial data accurately.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, auditing concepts, and basic taxation, including GST and income tax.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude.
• Ability to follow structured processes and documentation standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time, work under guidance, meet deadlines, and handle multiple assignments responsibly.
• Enrollment as an articled trainee / internship under a professional accounting or chartered accountancy program is preferred.
• Relevant academic background in commerce, accounting, or finance is beneficial.