Articled Assistant

Maasca; Lucknow; On-site; INR 134,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

MAAS invites CA students for an Articled Assistant role to gain hands-on exposure in GST, direct and indirect taxation, audits, and compliance under seniors and partners. You will assist in tax returns, audits, and client coordination while developing core accounting and tax skills.

Ideal candidates have a keen interest in taxation, a basic understanding of GST and income tax, strong analytical skills, and a disciplined approach to documentation. CA ICAI registration and B.Com are preferred.

Qualifications

• CA student pursuing articleship with ICAI.
• Basic understanding of GST provisions and income tax law.
• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent (pursuing or completed).
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in GST compliance, including preparation and filing of returns under supervision.
• Assist in direct taxation work, including ITR preparation and tax computations.
• Support seniors in GST audits, departmental audits, and income tax assessments.
• Draft replies to GST notices, income tax notices, and audit queries.
• Participate in statutory, tax, and internal audits and prepare working papers.
• Perform reconciliations between books, GST returns, AIS, TDS, and e-invoice data.
• Assist in TDS compliance, return prep, and basic rectification work.
• Conduct research on GST law, tax provisions, and judicial precedents.
• Maintain documentation and audit files per firm standards, coordinate with clients.

Skills

Direct taxation

Indirect taxation

GST

Analytical skills

Learning aptitude

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Willingness to learn

Education

CA student registered with ICAI

B.Com or equivalent

Job description

We are inviting applications from CA students for the position of Articled Assistant. The role is structured to provide comprehensive practical exposure in direct and indirect taxation, GST compliance, audits, assessments, and allied professional work under the close guidance of seniors and partners. The position involves hands‑on involvement in compliance, audit execution, documentation, and client coordination, offering a strong foundation in taxation laws, audit practices, and professional standards essential for a successful career as a Chartered Accountant.

You will:

• Assist in GST compliance, including preparation and filing of returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C) under supervision.
• Assist in direct taxation work, including preparation of income tax returns (ITR), computation of income, and tax working papers for individuals, firms, and companies.
• Support seniors in GST audits, departmental audits, income tax assessments, and proceedings.
• Assist in drafting replies to GST notices, income tax notices, departmental communications, and audit queries.
• Participate in statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits, including vouching, verification, and preparation of working papers.
• Perform reconciliations between books of accounts, GST returns, Form 26AS, AIS, TDS returns, and e-invoice/e-way bill data.
• Assist in TDS compliance, including return preparation, reconciliation, and basic rectification work.
• Conduct research on GST law, income tax provisions, notifications, circulars, and judicial precedents.
• Maintain proper documentation, audit files, and compliance records in line with firm standards.
• Coordinate with clients for the collection of data, clarifications, and the resolution of basic queries.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Keen interest in direct and indirect taxation
• Basic understanding of GST provisions, income tax law, and accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills and a high learning aptitude
• Attention to detail and discipline in documentation
• Willingness to learn, take responsibility, and work in a professional environment

Qualification Requirement:

• CA student registered with ICAI and eligible for articleship
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) or equivalent (pursuing or completed)

At MAAS, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out and set you apart especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.