Article Assistant

About the Role

Rajat Mehta & Co, Chartered Accountants, is a professional services firm providing audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services. The firm values integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional growth, offering a structured environment for building a strong foundation in accounting and audit practices. This is a contract role structured as a hybrid position, with primary work at the Bathinda office and certain tasks that can be completed from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s audit, accounting, and tax assignments.
• Assist in statutory and tax audits.
• Prepare working papers.
• Update accounting records.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns.
• Maintain documentation.
• Perform basic reconciliations.
• Collect and organize client information.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Attend training sessions.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and basic auditing concepts.
• Skills in using accounting software, spreadsheets, and standard office productivity tools.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to perform reconciliations and verify financial data accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of a relevant commerce or accounting degree or professional course (such as CA foundation or intermediate level) would be beneficial.
• A willingness to learn, attention to detail, and professional ethics oriented toward confidentiality and compliance would be beneficial.