Junior Accountant

Job Title:

Junior Accountant
Company:  Arcot Group

Location:

Lower Parel, Mumbai (On-site)

Employment Type:

Full-time
Experience

Required:

1–3 years
CTC:  ₹2.4 – ₹3.6 LPA

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Role Overview
Arcot Group is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable  Junior Accountant  to support day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliances, and financial reporting. The role involves managing core accounting activities including GST and TDS compliance, accounts payable and receivable, ledger maintenance, MIS reporting, and audit support. This position is ideal for candidates with hands-on accounting experience who are comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
1) Accounting & Bookkeeping
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and the general ledger.
Record, verify, and post journal entries with accuracy in ledgers and sub-ledgers.
Handle end-to-end  accounts payable and receivable  processes.

2) GST & TDS Compliance
Manage  GST return filings , including input/output reconciliation and timely compliance.
Prepare and file  TDS returns , generate challans, and ensure accurate deductions and payments.

3) MIS & Financial Reporting
Assist with  monthly, quarterly, and annual closing  activities.
Prepare and support  MIS reports  for internal review and management decision-making.
Generate and analyze financial reports to highlight trends and variances.

4) Audit & Compliance Support
Support  statutory and internal audits  by providing required documentation and explanations.
Ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and audit-ready at all times.

5) Coordination & Team Support
Collaborate with the finance team on  budget preparation  and financial forecasting.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Tools &

Skills Required:

Strong working knowledge of  GST and TDS provisions , filings, and compliance workflows.
Proficiency in  Tally ERP 9  and  MS Excel  (including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Educational

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in  Accounting, Finance, Commerce , or a related field.
2–3 years of relevant experience , preferably in a Chartered Accountancy firm or accounting role.