CA Article Trainee

Nextgen Business Support Services Pvt. Ltd.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Nextgen Business Support Services Pvt. Ltd. in Kolkata invites applications for a CA Article Trainee to assist in accounting, audit, taxation, and MIS tasks under senior supervision.

The role emphasizes learning and development in accounting, GST, TDS, and financial reporting while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• CA Intermediate qualified or pursuing CA Intermediate for articleship.
• Basic knowledge of accounting, taxation, and auditing.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Tally/ERP software is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining books of accounts and accounting records.
• Pass and verify journal entries, vouchers, and ledger postings.
• Assist with bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Support preparation of financial statements and schedules.
• Work on accounting software such as Tally/ERP.
• Assist in statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Perform basic verification of invoices, vouchers, ledgers, and supporting documents.
• Assist in audit documentation and preparation of working papers.
• Identify discrepancies and report them to seniors.
• Assist in stock verification and other audit assignments when required.
• Assist in preparation and reconciliation of GST-related data.
• Support GST return preparation and documentation.
• Assist with TDS calculations, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Support income-tax return preparation and related documentation.
• Assist seniors in responding to tax-related requirements and notices.
• Assist in preparing MIS and financial reports.
• Prepare Excel-based reports and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data under supervision of senior team members.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CA Intermediate or pursuing CA Intermediate

Tools

Tally/ERP

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Assist in maintaining books of accounts and accounting records.
• Pass and verify journal entries, vouchers, and ledger postings.
• Assist with bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Support preparation of financial statements and schedules.
• Work on accounting software such as Tally/ERP.

Audit

• Assist in statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Perform basic verification of invoices, vouchers, ledgers, and supporting documents.
• Assist in audit documentation and preparation of working papers.
• Identify discrepancies and report them to seniors.
• Assist in stock verification and other audit assignments when required.

Taxation & GST

• Assist in preparation and reconciliation of GST-related data.
• Support GST return preparation and documentation.
• Assist with TDS calculations, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Support income-tax return preparation and related documentation.
• Assist seniors in responding to tax-related requirements and notices.

MIS & Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing MIS and financial reports.
• Prepare Excel-based reports and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data under the supervision of senior team members.
• Maintain proper records and documentation.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of client and company financial information.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams as required.
• Complete assigned tasks within the specified timelines.
• Maintain proper working papers and documentation.
• Continuously develop knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation, and applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications

• CA Intermediate qualified / pursuing CA Intermediate as applicable for articleship.
• Eligible for CA Articleship as per applicable ICAI requirements.
• Basic knowledge of accounting, taxation, and auditing.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Tally/ERP software will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of GST and Income Tax.
• MS Excel – VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF, IF, etc.
• Accounting and bookkeeping.
• Audit documentation.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management and teamwork.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Timely completion of assigned audit and accounting work.
• Accuracy of accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Proper preparation and maintenance of working papers.
• Timely completion of GST, TDS, and other assigned compliance work.
• Quality and accuracy of MIS and financial reports.
• Learning and development throughout the articleship period.

Position: CA Article Trainee

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• CA Intermediate qualified / pursuing CA Intermediate as applicable for articleship.
• Eligible for CA Articleship as per applicable ICAI requirements.
• Basic knowledge of accounting, taxation, and auditing.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Tally/ERP software will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.

Requirements: