Article Assistant

GANDHI & ASSOCIATES LLP; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GANDHI & ASSOCIATES LLP in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region seeks an Article Assistant to support tax, audit and compliance engagements. Responsibilities include assisting in direct and indirect tax returns, drafting working papers, and helping with ROC filings.

The role involves involvement in statutory, tax and internal audits, documentation, vouching, testing of controls, and schedules. This is a full-time, on-site position that offers exposure to a wide range of industries while learning under

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the CA Articles program with strong grounding in accounting, taxation, and auditing.
• Knowledge of direct tax and GST concepts, including basic return preparation and compliance.
• Familiarity with auditing standards, documentation, sampling, and internal controls.
• Comfort with ROC and company law fundamentals, including annual filings and compliance events.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work with accounting and tax software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret financial information.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of direct and indirect tax returns.
• Draft basic correspondence and working papers; support senior team members.
• Participate in statutory, tax, and internal audits, including documentation and testing of controls.
• Help with ROC-related filings, data compilation for valuations, and transaction structuring assignments.

Skills

Accounting basics

GST concepts

Auditing standards

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

CA Articles program enrollment

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Excel

Job description

Company Description GANDHI & ASSOCIATES LLP is a firm of Chartered Accountants offering comprehensive services in direct and indirect taxation, audit and assurance, due diligence, and transaction advisory. The firm works extensively in areas such as statutory and tax audits, internal and management audits, and GST advisory, registration, and compliance. It also supports clients with ROC compliance, including formation and conversion of companies and LLPs, and annual regulatory filings. In addition, the firm provides transaction structuring, business setup support in India, and valuation services under various regulations such as RBI, SEBI, and Income Tax. This diverse practice environment offers exposure to a wide range of industries and complex engagements for professional growth.
Role Description The Article Assistant will support the firm’s tax, audit, and compliance engagements on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of direct and indirect tax returns, drafting basic correspondence and working papers, and supporting senior team members in research and advisory assignments. The role involves participation in statutory, tax, and internal audits, including documentation, vouching, testing of controls, and preparation of schedules. The Article Assistant will also help with ROC-related filings, data compilation for valuations, and transaction structuring assignments as required. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, requiring regular interaction with team members, clients, and external authorities.
Qualifications

• Enrolled as an Article Assistant under the Chartered Accountants program (or eligible to register), with strong academic grounding in accounting, taxation, and auditing.
• Knowledge of direct tax and GST concepts, including basic understanding of return preparation, compliance procedures, and relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act and GST law.
• Familiarity with auditing standards and practices, including documentation, sampling, internal controls, and financial statement review.
• Comfort with ROC and company law fundamentals, such as incorporation requirements, annual filings, and key compliance events for companies and LLPs.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work with accounting and tax software; aptitude for learning new tools and systems.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret financial and legal information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear working notes and interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage time, work under supervision, meet deadlines, and handle multiple assignments in a structured manner.