Junior Accountant / Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant to join our growing finance team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a foundational understanding of accounting principles to gain practical experience and develop their career. The successful candidate will provide essential support to the accounting department, ensuring accurate data entry, record-keeping, and assistance with various financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Entry & Record Keeping:

• Accurately enter financial transactions into accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, basic ERP modules).
• Maintain organized and systematic financial records, including invoices, receipts, and bank statements.
• Process and file accounts payable (vendor invoices) and accounts receivable (customer payments).

• Reconciliations & Verification:

• Assist with basic bank reconciliations, ensuring consistency between bank statements and company records.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and resolve simple discrepancies.
• Support in reconciling petty cash and employee expense reports.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable Support:

• Prepare and process invoices for customers and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist in preparing payment runs for vendors and managing vendor inquiries.

• General Accounting Support:

• Assist in the preparation of journal entries under supervision.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes by gathering necessary documentation and data.
• Help with the preparation of basic financial reports, schedules, and summaries as required.
• Handle general administrative tasks for the finance department, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing.

• Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure proper documentation is maintained for all financial transactions for audit purposes.
• Assist with basic tax-related documentation (e.g., GST, TDS preparation).

• Collaboration:

• Work closely with senior accountants and other team members to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments regarding financial queries.