Role Overview
The Accounts Executive / Junior Accountant supports the organization’s day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and statutory compliance activities. The role ensures accurate financial records, timely transactions, and basic compliance, forming the foundation for careers in finance, accounting, audit, or taxation.
This is a core entry-level role for commerce graduates and a stepping stone toward specialist or professional accounting tracks.
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Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Record day-to-day financial transactions in accounting systems
• Maintain books of accounts including journals, ledgers, and vouchers
• Assist in preparation of trial balance and basic financial statements
Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
• Track receivables and follow up for collections
• Perform basic invoice validation and reconciliations
Banking & Reconciliation
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Track cash and bank balances
• Maintain payment and receipt documentation
Statutory Compliance Support
• Assist in GST data preparation, returns, and reconciliations
• Support TDS calculations and filings
• Maintain compliance-related records and schedules
Month-End & Audit Support
• Support month-end closing activities
• Assist internal and statutory audits by providing schedules and documents
• Ensure proper filing and record maintenance
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Skills & Competencies
Core Skills
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Good proficiency in MS Excel
• Accuracy and attention to detail
Behavioral Competencies
• Discipline and process orientation
• Ability to work with deadlines
• Willingness to learn regulations and systems
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Educational Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance
• Freshers or candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience
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Preferred / Value-Add Skills
• Exposure to Tally / SAP FICO / Oracle Financials
• Basic understanding of GST, TDS, and statutory timelines
• Familiarity with documentation and audit processes
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Career Progression Path
• Accounts Executive / Junior Accountant
? Senior Accounts Executive
? Accountant / Finance Analyst
? Finance Manager / Specialist (Tax, Audit, FP&A)
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Typical Hiring Organizations
• Manufacturing & trading companies
• IT & shared services organizations
• CA firms & consulting firms
• Startups and MSMEs
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A Typical Workday Experience
9:30 AM – Reviewing Financial Transactions
You begin by checking:
• Vendor invoices received
• Customer payment entries from the previous day
• Bank statements downloaded from the portal
You enter approved invoices into the accounting system (Tally / SAP) and ensure all vouchers are properly supported.
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11:30 AM – Accounts Payable & Receivable Work
You:
• Match vendor invoices with purchase orders
• Track due payments and update the payment schedule
• Follow up internally for approvals and externally for pending customer payments
You start understanding how cash flow discipline keeps the business running.
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1:30 PM – Bank Reconciliation
You reconcile bank transactions with system entries.
A mismatch appears due to a bank charge not yet recorded.
You pass a journal entry and update the reconciliation sheet.
This teaches you the importance of accuracy and control.
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3:30 PM – Compliance Support (GST / TDS)
You assist your senior in:
• Preparing GST data from sales and purchase registers
• Reconciling GST returns with system data
• Organizing TDS schedules for upcoming filings
You realize compliance is not theory—it is deadline-driven and detail-heavy.
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5:30 PM – Month-End Preparation & Audit Readiness
Towards month-end, you:
• Help prepare trial balance schedules
• Organize documents requested by auditors
• Ensure vouchers are properly filed
The pressure increases, but so does your learning curve.