Accountant

Nextgen Business Support Services Private Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextgen Business Support Services Private Limited in Kolkata is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the Finance & Accounts team in maintaining accurate financial records, recording day-to-day transactions, and assisting with statutory compliance and reporting.

The role requires 0-2 years of accounting/finance experience, a B.Com or M.Com, and familiarity with Tally Prime or Zoho Books, MS Excel, GST and TDS, and bank/ledger reconciliations.

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com or equivalent qualification.
• Freshers with good accounting knowledge may be considered.
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Freshers with relevant internship or practical accounting experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Record daily accounting transactions in Tally/Zoho Books/ERP.
• Handle purchase, sales, receipt, payment, journal, and expense entries.
• Prepare and maintain invoices, vouchers, debit notes, and credit notes.
• Assist with bank, customer, vendor, and ledger reconciliation.
• Maintain proper records of bills, invoices, and financial documents.
• Assist in accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support GST and TDS-related documentation and compliance.
• Assist in preparing monthly MIS and financial reports.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and payables as required.
• Identify and report accounting discrepancies to seniors.
• Assist during month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate with internal departments for required financial information.
• Support auditors and senior accountants by providing necessary documents.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned accounting tasks.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Journal entries

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Integrity and confidentiality

Ownership and accountability

Good communication skills

Time management

Teamwork and coordination

Education

B.Com / M.Com

Tools

Tally Prime / Zoho Books

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for a Junior Accountant to support the Finance & Accounts team in maintaining accurate financial records, recording day-to-day transactions, reconciliation, documentation, and assisting with statutory compliance and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily accounting transactions in Tally/Zoho Books/ERP.
• Handle purchase, sales, receipt, payment, journal, and expense entries.
• Prepare and maintain invoices, vouchers, debit notes, and credit notes.
• Assist with bank, customer, vendor, and ledger reconciliation.
• Maintain proper records of bills, invoices, and financial documents.
• Assist in accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support the team in GST and TDS-related documentation and compliance.
• Assist in preparing monthly MIS and financial reports.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and payables as required.
• Identify and report accounting discrepancies to seniors.
• Assist during month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate with internal departments for required financial information.
• Support auditors and senior accountants by providing necessary documents.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned accounting tasks.

Educational Qualification

• B.Com / M.Com or equivalent qualification.
• Freshers with good accounting knowledge may be considered.

Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Freshers with relevant internship or practical accounting experience are welcome.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of Tally Prime / Zoho Books.
• Basic to intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Understanding of accounting principles and journal entries.
• Basic knowledge of GST and TDS.
• Knowledge of bank and ledger reconciliation.
• Basic understanding of Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Key Competencies

• Strong numerical ability
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy and discipline
• Willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Time management
• Teamwork and coordination
• Problem-solving ability
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Ownership and accountability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of daily accounting entries.
• Timely completion of assigned accounting tasks.
• Accuracy of bank and ledger reconciliation.
• Proper maintenance of financial records.
• Timely submission of required reports and documents.
• Reduction of accounting errors and discrepancies.
• Effective coordination with the Finance & Accounts team.

Salary: As per company standards and candidates experience.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Kolkata