The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting and financial activities of the organization. The role includes maintaining accounting records, preparing invoices, recording transactions, assisting with GST and TDS-related work, handling documentation, and supporting the Accounts Manager in routine financial operations.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Good knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Knowledge of Tally / Tally Prime and MS Excel.
- Basic knowledge of GST, TDS, PF and ESIC.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Record daily financial transactions in accounting software.
- Maintain purchase, sales, receipt, and payment entries.
- Maintain cash book, bank book, and ledger accounts.
- Prepare and maintain journal vouchers and supporting documents.
- Ensure proper filing and maintenance of accounting records.
2. Invoicing & Billing
- Prepare sales invoices and bills.
- Verify purchase invoices and supporting documents.
- Follow up for pending invoices and required documents.
- Maintain records of outstanding receivables and payables.
3. Bank & Cash Management
- Assist in bank reconciliation statements.
- Record and verify bank transactions.
- Maintain petty cash records.
- Prepare payment and receipt vouchers.
- Monitor daily cash and bank balances.
4. GST & TDS Support
- Assist in preparation of GST-related data and returns.
- Verify GST invoices and input tax credit details.
- Assist with TDS calculations and documentation.
- Maintain records of GST and TDS payments and returns.
5. Payroll & Statutory Support
- Assist in salary preparation and payroll-related documentation.
- Support PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, TDS and other statutory compliance work.
- Maintain employee salary and deduction records.
6. Documentation & Filing
- Maintain proper physical and digital records of accounts documents.
- Organize invoices, receipts, vouchers, bank statements and other financial documents.
- Ensure documents are available for audits and internal verification.
7. MIS & Reporting
- Prepare basic accounting reports and statements.
- Assist in preparing monthly outstanding reports.
- Provide financial information and data as required by management.
- Assist the senior accounts team in preparing MIS reports