Articled Assistant

Aniket Mestry & Associates; Mumbai; On-site; INR 167,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Aniket Mestry & Associates in Mumbai seeks an Articled Assistant to assist with tax audits, income tax returns, GST registrations and basic Companies Act compliance under supervision.

You will maintain working papers, prepare schedules and reports, liaise with clients for data collection, and support senior team to research provisions and ensure timely completion of assignments.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai requiring solid accounting fundamentals and proficiency in MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and basic taxation, incl. income tax and GST.
• Experience with audit support, working papers, documentation review, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and office tools for data, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with clients and team.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to handle multiple assignments within deadlines.
• Enrollment as an articled trainee under ICAI requirements; prior CA firm internship is beneficial.
• Familiarity with accounting and tax software and willingness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working papers and assist in finalization of accounts.
• Prepare schedules and reports for statutory and tax audits.
• Liaise with clients for data collection and document organization.
• Update internal systems and trackers; support senior team.
• Research provisions and apply relevant laws to assignments.
• Ensure timely completion of assignments under supervision.

Skills

Accounting basics

GST

Income tax

Audit support

MS Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

ICAI articled trainee enrollment

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description Aniket Mestry & Associates is a Mumbai-based Chartered Accountancy firm founded by CA Aniket Mestry, focused on reliable, client-first financial and compliance services. The firm supports startups, small and medium enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals seeking a trusted financial partner who understands their business and personal goals. Core services include tax audits, strategic tax planning and filing, GST registration and compliance, and regulatory support under the Companies Act and MSME-related provisions. The team emphasizes personalized attention, clear and jargon-free communication, and tech-enabled workflows for speed and accuracy. With a strong commitment to meeting deadlines, the firm offers applicants a professional environment that values diligence, integrity, and long-term client relationships.

Role Description The Articled Assistant will work on tax audits, income tax return preparation, GST registration and return filing, and basic Companies Act and MSME compliance tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining working papers, assisting in finalization of accounts, preparing schedules and reports, and supporting statutory and tax audit engagements. The role also involves liaising with clients for data collection, organizing documentation, and updating internal systems and trackers. The Articled Assistant will collaborate with senior team members to research provisions, apply relevant laws, and help ensure timely completion of assignments. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and basic taxation concepts, including income tax and GST.
• Candidates should possess skills in audit support, including working paper preparation, documentation review, and reconciliation of accounts.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in MS Excel and other office productivity tools, with the ability to handle data, spreadsheets, and reports accurately.
• Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with clients and work effectively within a team.
• Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple assignments within deadlines.
• Enrollment as an articled trainee under the Chartered Accountancy course (as per ICAI requirements) and prior internship exposure in a CA firm are beneficial.
• Familiarity with accounting and tax software, willingness to learn new tools, and a professional, ethical approach to client service are highly valued.