Junior Accountant

Plasma Spray Processors; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasma Spray Processors is seeking an experienced Accountant to maintain day-to-day records, ensure GST compliance, and support payroll accounting for a manufacturing setup. You will manage vouchers, ledgers, and reconciliations in Tally Prime.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Com with about 13 years of accounting experience, strong GST/TDS knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. This role collaborates with the Accounts Manager to ensure accurate monthly closings.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting experience with day-to-day entries, reconciliations, GST and payroll support.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting is a plus.
• Proficient with Tally Prime and Excel for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day vouchers and maintain ledgers in Tally Prime.
• Prepare GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B data and reconcile GST inputs.
• Maintain supplier and customer ledgers; manage payments and ageing.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash management duties.
• Enter payroll data and salary-related entries; ensure confidentiality.
• Support monthly closing, audits, and financial reporting.

Skills

13 years accounting experience

GST knowledge

TDS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

B.Com or equivalent

Tools

Tally Prime

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Job Objective

To maintain accurate day-to-day accounting records, ensure timely accounting entries and reconciliations, support GST and statutory compliance, and assist with payroll accounting and financial reporting.

2. Key Responsibilities

Daily Accounting

• Record sales, purchase, payment, receipt and journal vouchers in Tally Prime.
• Maintain cash book, bank book and general ledger.
• Enter supplier invoices, expense bills and employee reimbursement claims.
• Verify invoices and supporting documents before processing entries.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records.

GST and Statutory Compliance

• Assist in preparing GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B data.
• Reconcile purchase registers with GSTR-2B and identify input tax credit discrepancies.
• Verify GST invoices, HSN/SAC codes and applicable tax rates.
• Assist with TDS calculations, deductions and return preparation, as applicable.
• Coordinate with the external accountant or CA for statutory filings.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Maintain supplier and customer ledgers.
• Prepare payment schedules and follow up on overdue customer payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and customer balances.
• Track outstanding invoices, credit notes and debit notes.
• Prepare monthly ageing reports for receivables and payables.

Bank and Cash Management

• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Record bank charges, transfers and other banking transactions.
• Maintain petty cash records and supporting vouchers.
• Assist in preparing daily cash and bank position reports.

Payroll and Employee Accounting

• Enter monthly payroll data and salary journal entries.
• Record employee advances, reimbursements and salary deductions.
• Assist with attendance and payroll reconciliation.
• Maintain confidentiality of salary and employee records.

Monthly Reporting and Support

• Assist in monthly closing and ledger scrutiny.
• Prepare expense statements and outstanding payment reports.
• Support trial balance and basic financial statement preparation.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Maintain systematic digital and physical accounting records.

3. Qualifications and Skills

• B.Com or equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• 13 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Tally Prime and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of GST, TDS, bank reconciliation and basic accounting principles.
• Good numerical accuracy, attention to detail and time management.

4. Key Performance Indicators

1. Daily accounting entries completed accurately and on time.

2. Bank reconciliation completed by the 5th working day of each month.

3. Purchase and sales records reconciled before GST return preparation.

4. Supplier and customer ledger reconciliations completed monthly.

5. Payroll entries completed within the monthly payroll deadline.

6. Minimal accounting errors, duplicate entries and missing vouchers.

7. Accounting documents and audit records maintained systematically.

5. Reporting Structure

Reports to: Accounts Manager / Finance Manager / Management.

Preferred candidate profile

We are looking for a disciplined, detail-oriented and responsible individual who can manage routine accounting activities independently, maintain accurate financial records and support the finance function of a manufacturing company.