CA Articled Assistant

VirtuAxel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtuAxel in Mangaluru invites applications for a CA Articled Assistant to join our chartered accountancy team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on supporting accounting, audit, and tax work for multiple clients.

You will help maintain books, prepare working papers, assist in GST, TDS, and income tax filings, and collaborate with seniors on reports and client communications, while upholding high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as CA Article under ICAI with CA Intermediate completed.
• Strong foundation in accounting, journal entries, ledgers, and trial balance.
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, and income tax return filing.
• Familiarity with audit concepts, vouching, and statutory documentation.
• Proficiency in Tally or similar ERP, MS Excel and Word.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Effective written and verbal communication, client-facing.
• On-site work in Mangaluru with confidentiality.
• Interest in HR/payroll processes; internship in CA/finance is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support CA in day-to-day accounting, audit, and tax work.
• Maintain books, prepare working papers, and assist in audits.
• Assist GST, TDS, and income tax return filings.
• Prepare reports and summaries for seniors.
• Collaborate with team and ensure client information is collected.
• Contribute to process improvements and quality control.

Skills

Accounting principles

Journal entries

Ledgers

Trial balance

Finalization basics

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Communication skills

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

HR/payroll interest

Education

Enrollment as CA Article under ICAI

Completion of CA Intermediate level

Tools

Tally

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Role Description

The CA Articled Assistant will support Chartered Accountants in day-to-day accounting, audit, and tax-related work in a full-time, on-site role based in Mangaluru. Responsibilities include maintaining books of accounts, preparing working papers, assisting in statutory and tax audits, and supporting compliance activities such as GST, TDS, and income tax return filings. The role involves working on reconciliations, documentation, and data analysis for clients, as well as preparing reports and summaries for review by seniors. The Articled Assistant will also collaborate with team members on client communication, follow-up on information requirements, and contribute to process improvements and quality control.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a CA Article under ICAI, with completion of required CA Intermediate level as per regulations.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting, including journal entries, ledgers, trial balance, and basic finalization.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect taxation, including GST, TDS, and income tax provisions, return filing, and basic compliance procedures.
• Familiarity with audit concepts, working papers, vouching, verification, and documentation for statutory and tax audits.
• Comfort with accounting and office software (e.g., Tally or similar ERP, MS Excel, Word, and basic spreadsheet analysis).
• Good analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with deadlines across multiple client assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a professional client-facing attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on-site in Mangaluru, collaborate within a team, and maintain high ethical and confidentiality standards.
• Interest in HR, payroll, and business support processes is an added advantage; prior internship experience in CA or finance firms is beneficial.