Walk-in | Accounts Assistant

Zeroformalitytax; Chennai; On-site; INR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone reimbursement

Commuter assistance

Job summary

Zeroformalitytax is seeking a detail-oriented Tax & Accounts Executive to manage direct and indirect tax compliance, bookkeeping, and statutory filings for a diverse client portfolio.

You will work closely with partners to ensure timely, accurate filings and provide clear guidance on compliance matters. The role requires experience in ITR, GST, TDS, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Income Tax filing and computation
• GST return filing and reconciliation experience
• Proficient with Tally and Zoho Books
• Knowledge of TDS filing and TRACES
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel with functions)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file IT returns for individuals and entities
• Prepare and file GST returns and perform reconciliations
• Prepare, validate and file TDS/TCS forms
• Maintain client books in Tally and Zoho Books
• Respond to notices and portal communications from tax authorities
• Track statutory due dates and ensure timely compliance
• Coordinate with clients for document collection and status updates
• Maintain confidential client records and working papers
• Stay updated with tax law amendments

Skills

Tax compliance knowledge

GST reconciliation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Bookkeeping

Education

B.Com / M.Com / BBA

CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent

Tools

Tally ERP 9

Zoho Books

MS Office

Job description

Date posted: 16 October 2026

Pay: 15,000.00 - 25,000.00 per month

Job description:

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax & Accounts Executive to join our team. You will handle direct and indirect tax compliance, bookkeeping, and statutory filings for a diverse portfolio of clients, and work closely with our partners and clients to ensure timely, accurate compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file Income Tax Returns (ITR) for individuals, firms, companies, and other entities, including computation of income and tax planning inputs
• Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C and others), and perform GST reconciliations (books vs. GSTR-2B/2A)
• Prepare, validate, and file TDS/TCS returns (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q), issue Form 16/16A, and reconcile with Form 26AS/AIS
• Maintain client books of accounts in Tally and Zoho Books, including data entry, ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliation, and finalisation support
• Respond to notices, intimations, and portal communications from the Income Tax and GST departments, with guidance from senior team members
• Track statutory due dates and ensure compliance is completed on time
• Communicate with clients to collect documents, clarify queries, and provide filing status updates
• Maintain organised, confidential client records and working papers
• Stay current with amendments in tax laws, circulars, and notifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Income Tax filing and computation
• Working knowledge of GST return filing and reconciliation
• Practical experience with bookkeeping in Tally (Prime/ERP 9) and Zoho Books
• Knowledge of TDS return filing and TRACES
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data cleaning), Word, and Outlook
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain compliance matters clearly to clients
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field (B.Com/M.Com/BBA); CA Inter, CMA Inter, or equivalent is a plus

Pay: 25,000.00 - 35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance

Work Location: In person