Tax Assistant

Kantilal Patel & Co.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantilal Patel & Co. invites applications for a Tax Assistant to join our Ahmedabad team. This full-time, on-site role supports direct and indirect tax filing, data gathering, and record maintenance.

Candidates will work with senior staff, use accounting software, assist with payroll tax calculations, and help prepare financial statements for reviews, ensuring compliance with tax laws.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Tax Preparation and familiarity with core Tax concepts relevant to corporate and individual compliance.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software and basic understanding of Financial Statements used for tax and audit purposes.
• Knowledge of Payroll Administration and related statutory deductions and filings.
• Ability to analyze financial data, maintain accurate records, and work with spreadsheets and documentation tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; professional tax or accounting certifications are an advantage.
• Attention to detail, strong numerical aptitude, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to learn and work closely with senior professionals.
• Prior internship or work experience in taxation, accounting, or audit will be considered an added benefit.

Responsibilities

• The Tax Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Ahmedabad.
• The role involves supporting tax compliance and reporting by assisting in the preparation and filing of direct and indirect tax returns, gathering and organizing financial data, and maintaining accurate tax records.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include working with accounting software to input and reconcile data, assisting with payroll-related tax calculations, and helping prepare basic financial statements and schedules for tax reviews.
• The Tax Assistant will collaborate with senior team members on tax-related queries, support documentation for audits and assessments, and ensure adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Payroll Administration

Financial Data Analysis

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Internship in taxation or audit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Company Description

Kantilal Patel & Co. is a research-oriented, multi-specialization professional services firm dedicated to adding measurable value to client businesses and processes. The team focuses on data-driven insights, analytics, and research-based outputs to support informed decision-making. Core practice areas include statutory and risk-based audits, forensic audits, valuations, and a wide range of tax services such as corporate tax, GST, international tax, and transfer pricing. The firm also advises on foreign exchange management law, due diligence, corporate and securities law, and litigation support, providing comprehensive solutions to corporate and institutional clients.

Role Description

The Tax Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Ahmedabad. The role involves supporting tax compliance and reporting by assisting in the preparation and filing of direct and indirect tax returns, gathering and organizing financial data, and maintaining accurate tax records. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with accounting software to input and reconcile data, assisting with payroll-related tax calculations, and helping prepare basic financial statements and schedules for tax reviews. The Tax Assistant will collaborate with senior team members on tax-related queries, support documentation for audits and assessments, and ensure adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Tax Preparation and familiarity with core Tax concepts relevant to corporate and individual compliance.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software and basic understanding of Financial Statements used for tax and audit purposes.
• Knowledge of Payroll Administration and related statutory deductions and filings.
• Ability to analyze financial data, maintain accurate records, and work with spreadsheets and documentation tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; professional tax or accounting certifications are an advantage.
• Attention to detail, strong numerical aptitude, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to learn and work closely with senior professionals.
• Prior internship or work experience in taxation, accounting, or audit will be considered an added benefit.