Assistant Accountant

Job Description – Assistant Accountant

Department

Accounts \& Finance

Location

PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana

Reporting To

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting \& Reporting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and expenditure.
• Prepare MIS reports for management review.

Taxation \& Compliance

• Handle GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory compliances.
• Ensure timely filing of GST returns, TDS returns, and other regulatory reports.
• Coordinate with auditors and regulatory authorities during audits and assessments.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and government regulations.

Accounts Payable \& Receivable

• Monitor vendor payments and customer receivables.
• Verify invoices, payment vouchers, and supporting documents.
• Reconcile bank statements and vendor/customer accounts regularly.

Audit \& Internal Controls

• Assist in statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Develop and implement internal financial controls.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Payroll \& Budgeting

• Support payroll processing and salary reconciliations.
• Assist in annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations for cost optimization.

Team Management

• Guide and supervise junior accounting staff.
• Ensure timely completion of accounting activities.
• Train team members on accounting procedures and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com).
• CA Inter / CMA / M.Com preferred.
• Professional accounting certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 1–5 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience in educational institutions will be preferred.
• Strong exposure to GST, TDS, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Tally ERP, Busy, or ERP accounting software.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary

As per industry standards and candidate experience.

Joining

Immediate / As per organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off

Work Location

In person