Junior Accountant

Weekday 1; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday 1 is seeking a Junior Accounts Executive in Mumbai to handle day-to-day accounting, payroll, vendor payments, and banking activities. The role requires accuracy and coordination with Chartered Accountants, banks, and payment platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of accounting experience, hands-on Tally skills, and a solid grasp of payroll calculations, invoicing, and financial documentation. This is a full-time position based in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in accounting or finance operations.
• Experience with Tally and data entry.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and vendor payments.
• Experience with bank statements, reconciliations, and transaction records.
• Familiarity with Razorpay and PayPal is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll calculations and salary payments.
• Prepare monthly summaries of sales invoices for the Chartered Accountant.
• Perform accurate data entry and transaction recording in Tally.
• Download and review bank statements and add appropriate transaction remarks.
• Maintain records of purchase invoices, credit card invoices, and other documents.
• Process vendor payments and prepare vendor invoice summaries.
• Manage petty cash and maintain supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with CA, vendors, banks, and payment gateways.
• Organise shipping bills and IRC/FIRC documentation from banks and platforms.
• Ensure invoices and payments are properly organized for monthly closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tally

Razorpay

PayPal

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekly's clients

Salary range: Rs 1800000 - Rs 2800000 (ie INR 1.8-2.8 LPA)

Experience: 1+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Junior Accounts Executive to support day-to-day accounting, payroll, vendor payments, banking activities, and financial documentation.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Tally, accounting data entry, bank reconciliations, vendor transactions, payroll calculations, and financial record management. The role requires accuracy, strong follow-up skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with Chartered Accountants, vendors, banks, payment platforms, and other external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll calculations and salary-related payments.
• Prepare and share monthly summaries of sales invoices with the Chartered Accountant.
• Perform accurate accounting data entry and transaction recording in Tally.
• Download and review bank statements and add appropriate transaction remarks before sharing them with the Chartered Accountant.
• Maintain records of purchase invoices, credit card invoices, recurring monthly invoices, and other supporting financial documents.
• Process vendor payments and prepare vendor invoice summaries for accounting and reporting purposes.
• Manage petty cash, including recording transactions, monitoring balances, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with third parties regarding transaction-related and account-related requirements.
• Organise and maintain shipping bills and payment-related documentation from Razorpay, PayPal, and banks.
• Collect, organise, and maintain Inward Remittance Certificates (IRC) and Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates (FIRC) from banks and payment platforms.
• Ensure invoices, bank records, payment documents, and supporting financial information are properly organised and readily available.
• Coordinate with the Chartered Accountant for monthly accounting, documentation, and compliance-related requirements.
• Follow up with banks, payment gateways, vendors, and other stakeholders to obtain required documents and resolve transaction-related queries.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy while handling financial and payroll information.
• Support additional accounting and finance activities as required.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 1+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, bookkeeping, or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Tally and accounting data entry.
• Basic understanding of payroll processing, vendor payments, invoices, and banking transactions.
• Experience handling bank statements, reconciliations, and transaction records.
• Good understanding of purchase and sales invoice documentation.
• Familiarity with payment platforms such as Razorpay and PayPal is an advantage.
• Exposure to shipping bills, inward remittances, IRC/FIRC documentation, or international transactions will be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and documentation.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Chartered Accountants, vendors, banks, payment gateways, and third parties.
• Good communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive financial information.
• Comfortable managing recurring accounting activities and meeting monthly deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying discrepancies, missing documents, and transaction-related issues.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.