Articled Assistant

a r c k & co | Chartered Accountants; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

a r c k & co | Chartered Accountants in Mumbai is seeking an Articled Assistant to support audit, assurance, taxation, and advisory tasks. The role involves assisting in statutory audits, tax matters, and financial planning, with mentoring from senior members.

It is a full-time hybrid position based in Mumbai, offering practical exposure and development aligned with the Chartered Accountancy curriculum. Candidates pursuing ICAI articleship with solid accounting knowledge and strong MS Excel

Qualifications

• Pursuing CA with ICAI articleship eligibility.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statements, and auditing concepts.
• Interest in taxation (direct & indirect), financial planning, and valuation, with willingness to learn regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other office productivity tools; familiarity with accounting and audit software is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear working papers and client-ready reports.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a structured approach to problem-solving and documentation.
• Ability to work in a team, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, professional ethics, and commitment to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in statutory and tax audits and prepare working papers.
• Perform basic financial analysis and assist in documentation reviews.
• Support direct and indirect tax matters, returns filing.
• Assist in financial planning and valuation tasks.
• Collaborate with senior team members in a hybrid Mumbai role.

Skills

Accounting basics

Auditing concepts

Tax knowledge

MS Excel

Reporting

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Detail oriented

Education

CA articleship eligibility (ICAI)

Tools

Accounting software

Office tools

Job description

Company Description

a r c k & co | Chartered Accountants is a firm of dedicated professionals focused on delivering high-quality services in auditing, assurance, tax advisory, and financial planning. The firm also provides valuation services, shared CFO services, and a range of advisory solutions to support clients’ strategic and compliance needs. Team members work closely with clients across diverse industries, helping them enhance financial efficiency and regulatory compliance. The culture emphasizes professionalism, continuous learning, and client-centric service, offering an environment where aspiring professionals can build strong technical and practical skills.

Role Description

The Articled Assistant will support the firm’s audit, assurance, taxation, and advisory assignments under the guidance of senior team members. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting in statutory and tax audits, preparing working papers, performing basic financial analysis, and supporting documentation and compliance reviews. The role also involves working on direct and indirect tax matters, supporting preparation and filing of returns, and assisting in financial planning and valuation-related tasks. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Mumbai, where the Articled Assistant will work both from the office and from home as per engagement requirements and firm policies. The position offers practical exposure, mentoring, and opportunities to develop strong technical and professional skills aligned with the Chartered Accountancy curriculum.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy (registered under ICAI) with eligibility to undertake articleship training.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statements, and auditing concepts.
• Interest in taxation (direct and indirect), financial planning, and valuation, with willingness to learn and apply regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other office productivity tools; familiarity with accounting and audit software is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear working papers and client-ready reports.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a structured approach to problem-solving and documentation.
• Ability to work in a team, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, professional ethics, and commitment to continuous learning and development.