Articled Assistant

About the Role

The Articled Assistant role at IVS and Associates is an on-site position based in Bengaluru. The firm supports a diverse portfolio of clients, providing professional services in accounting, auditing, taxation, and advisory. This role offers structured exposure aligned with CA training requirements and opportunities for learning and mentorship from qualified professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with statutory and tax audits
• Maintaining books of accounts
• Preparing working papers and schedules
• Supporting the preparation and filing of income tax, GST, and other regulatory returns
• Performing analytical reviews
• Helping with internal controls testing
• Assisting with financial statement preparation and documentation
• Interacting with clients under supervision
• Supporting compliance and advisory assignments
• Participating in tax and audit research as required

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Ability to learn accounting and tax software

Qualifications

• Registered as an articled assistant under the Chartered Accountancy curriculum (or eligible to register) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statements, and bookkeeping practices
• Interest in auditing, taxation (direct and indirect), and regulatory compliance, with willingness to learn and apply relevant standards and laws
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a structured environment
• Positive attitude toward continuous learning
• Integrity in handling confidential information
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Prior internship or exposure to accounting or audit work is an advantage but not mandatory.