Article Assistant

ARN & Associates (Chartered Accountants)

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Article Assistant role based in Delhi, India. The Article Assistant will support audit and assurance engagements, including vouching, verification, documentation, and preparation of working papers under the guidance of senior team members. The role involves assisting in accounting and bookkeeping, supporting tax return preparation and filings, and helping with compliance-related documentation. The Article Assistant will also conduct basic research on accounting, auditing, and tax matters, prepare reports and summaries, and assist in drafting client communications. The position requires active participation in client visits, coordination with internal teams, and maintaining accurate records to support ongoing assignments and professional learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support audit and assurance engagements.
• Perform vouching, verification, and documentation.
• Prepare working papers under guidance.
• Assist in accounting and bookkeeping.
• Support tax return preparation and filings.
• Assist with compliance-related documentation.
• Conduct basic research on accounting, auditing, and tax matters.
• Prepare reports and summaries.
• Assist in drafting client communications.
• Participate in client visits.
• Coordinate with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records.

Qualifications & Skills

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and basic auditing procedures.
• Skills in MS Excel, Word, and other office productivity tools.
• Ability to work with accounting or ERP software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, including attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Enrollment as an article trainee under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or eligibility to register for articleship is preferred.
• Strong learning mindset, integrity, and commitment to professional ethics are essential.
• Prior internship or exposure in audit, tax, or accounting will be an added advantage.