Articled Assistant

About the Role

The Articled Assistant will support audit, assurance, taxation, and accounting engagements under the guidance of senior team members. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in statutory and tax audits.
• Prepare working papers and documentation.
• Perform ledger scrutiny.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Help with compliance activities.
• Conduct basic research on accounting and tax matters.
• Contribute to client communication by gathering information and maintaining records.
• Assist in implementing internal controls.
• Participate in fieldwork at client locations.
• Adhere to professional standards and firm methodologies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Competence in MS Excel, Word.
• Competence in basic accounting software.
• Familiarity with ERP or Tally-like systems is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting principles, auditing concepts, and taxation fundamentals.
• Ability to apply accounting, auditing, and taxation knowledge in practical client engagements.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and compliance work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members and clients, and for preparing clear work papers and reports.
• Ability to work diligently in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to maintain professional ethics.
• Enrollment as an article trainee under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) with required eligibility.
• Pursuing CA qualification is expected.
• Prior internship or practical exposure in audit, tax, or accounting firms is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn.
• Willingness to adapt to new regulations and standards.
• Willingness to participate in continuous professional development initiatives.