Article Assistant

S P MARAKATTI & CO.; Kolhapur District; On-site; INR 108,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

S P MARAKATTI & CO. in Kolhapur is seeking an Article Assistant to support audit, assurance, and consultancy engagements on a day-to-day basis.

You will assist in statutory and internal audits, perform vouching and verification of financial records, and help draft working papers and audit reports. This on-site role requires teamwork, strong attention to detail, and good communication with seniors and clients.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, auditing concepts, and financial statements.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Word) and comfort with accounting or ERP software.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work systematically with documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to client interaction.
• Ability to work in a team, manage time effectively, and handle multiple assignments.
• Ongoing or completed professional studies such as CA Articleship eligibility, B.Com, or related commerce degree.
• Interest in audit, assurance, taxation, and consultancy, with willingness to learn and follow firm methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in statutory and internal audits, performing vouching and verification of financial records.
• Prepare working papers and help draft audit reports.
• Support tax and compliance-related work, maintaining documentation.
• Coordinate with seniors for fieldwork and client queries.

Skills

Accounting basics

Auditing concepts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

CA Articleship eligibility

B.Com or related commerce degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

ERP software

Job description

Company Description S P MARAKATTI & CO. provides a wide range of audit and assurance, consultancy, and business solutions to diverse clients. The firm focuses on delivering reliable financial insights and compliance support to help organizations make informed decisions. Services span statutory and internal audits, tax advisory, and business process consulting. Team members gain exposure to varied industries and professional practices while working in a structured, client-focused environment.

Role Description The Article Assistant will support audit, assurance, and consultancy engagements on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities include assisting in statutory and internal audits, performing vouching and verification of financial records, preparing working papers, and helping draft audit reports. The role also involves supporting tax and compliance-related work, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with seniors for fieldwork and client queries. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Kolhapur, requiring regular interaction with the team and clients at the office and client locations.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, auditing concepts, and financial statements.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Word) and comfort with accounting or ERP software.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work systematically with documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to client interaction.
• Ability to work in a team, manage time effectively, and handle multiple assignments.
• Ongoing or completed professional studies such as CA Articleship eligibility, B.Com, or related commerce degree.
• Interest in audit, assurance, taxation, and consultancy, with willingness to learn and follow firm methodologies.