Account Assistant/ Junior Accountant

Speciality Restaurants Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Speciality Restaurants Limited (SRL) is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Junior Accountant for its Corporate office in Andheri West. This role supports day-to-day accounting across restaurant and office operations, ensuring accurate entries, timely reconciliations, proper documentation, and adherence to company processes.

Responsibilities include posting journal entries, supplier invoices, vendor reconciliations, bank reconciliations, GST/TDS work, inventory accounting support, and month-end close.

Qualifications

• B.Com or equivalent in Commerce/Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Record sales, receipts, payments and journal entries.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Ledger scrutiny

GST & TDS basics

MS Excel (lookups, PivotTables)

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

B.Com or equivalent

Tools

Tally / ERP accounting software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Company: Speciality Restaurants Limited (SRL)

Location: Corporate office, Andheri West

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting to: Accounts Manager / Finance Manager

Experience: 13 years; freshers with strong accounting fundamentals may also be considered.

Role Overview

Support day-to-day accounting for SRL’s restaurant and office operations, ensuring accurate entries, timely reconciliations, proper documentation and adherence to company processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Record sales, receipt, payment and journal entries in the accounting system.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders, goods receipt records and approvals before processing.
• Assist with vendor ledger reconciliation, payment schedules and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Reconcile daily restaurant sales with POS reports, cash deposits, card settlements and online delivery platform settlements.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding entries.
• Maintain petty cash records and verify employee expense claims and supporting bills.
• Assist with GST and TDS workings, reconciliations and documentation under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support inventory accounting by checking purchase, stock transfer and consumption records and highlighting discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing, expense schedules, provisions and routine MIS reports.
• Maintain organised accounting records and provide supporting documents for internal and statutory audits.
• Coordinate with restaurant teams, purchase, stores and vendors to obtain documents and close pending entries.
• Follow company approval processes and maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.Com or equivalent qualification in Commerce / Accounting.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and ledger scrutiny.
• Working knowledge of Tally / ERP accounting software.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including basic formulas, lookups and PivotTables.
• Basic knowledge of GST, TDS and invoice documentation.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Prior experience in restaurants, hospitality, retail or another multi-unit business will be an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries.
• Timely completion of bank, vendor and sales reconciliations.
• Prompt identification and resolution of discrepancies.
• Complete supporting documentation and compliance with approval processes.
• Timely support for monthly closing and audits.