Junior Accountant

Thinktreemedia; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in India is seeking an Accounts & Finance Executive to manage the financial operations, including accounting, payroll, and compliance tasks. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting and a relevant degree. The successful candidate will handle vendor bills, payroll processing, and statutory compliance, ensuring smooth financial management and working closely with auditors. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Accounts, Finance, or Payroll operations.
• Practical experience in payroll processing, statutory deductions, and salary disbursement.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accounting of all vendor bills and employee expense claims.
• Payroll processing and salary disbursement.
• Handling cheque issuance and tracking.
• Monthly P&L preparation and cash flow planning.

Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Accounts, Finance, or Payroll operations

Practical experience in payroll processing, statutory deductions, and salary disbursement

Strong analytical, organisational, and time management skills

Ability to coordinate effectively with auditors, management, and clients

Good communication and documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting

Job description

Think Tree Media House is looking for an Accounts & Finance Executive to manage the financial backbone of a growing creative agency. This role is for someone who’s organised, detail-focused, and comfortable handling accounting, payroll, and statutory compliance without hand-holding.

You’ll work closely with leadership and external auditors to keep finances clean, compliant, and running smoothly.

• Accounting of all vendor bills and employee expense claims
• Verification of supporting documents and approvals before payment
• Vendor master creation and maintenance
• Handling advance payments and their adjustments

Cash & Bank Management

• Petty cash management and reconciliation
• Bank payments processing through net banking
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliation
• Monitoring bank balances and fund requirements
• Coordination with banks for account-related matters
• Handling cheque issuance and tracking

Payroll & Employee Compensation

• Payroll processing and salary disbursement
• Attendance and leave data verification
• ESI, PF, PT computation and compliance
• TDS deduction on salaries
• Issuing payslips and Form 16
• Final settlement (Full & Final) of exiting employees
• Bonus, incentives, and reimbursement processing

Statutory & Tax Compliance

• PF, ESI, PT monthly filings and payments
• TDS return filing (24Q, 26Q)
• GST compliance:
• GST payments through bank
• Income tax computations and filings

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Sending invoices to clients
• Payment follow-ups and collections

HR & Employee Documentation (Finance Support)

• CTC structuring and workings
• Salary increment calculations
• Employee exit documentation related to finance

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• P&L projection and budgeting
• Monthly P&L preparation
• Forecasting revenues and expenses
• Invoice projections and revenue tracking
• Cash flow planning

Audit & Finalization

• Coordination with statutory auditors
• Preparation of schedules for audit
• Finalization of financial statements
• Handling internal audits
• Compliance with audit observations

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Accounts, Finance, or Payroll operations.
• Practical experience in payroll processing, statutory deductions, and salary disbursement.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with auditors, management, and clients.
• Good communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.