Accounts Assistant

Job Posting: Accounts Assistant Company Type / Industry: Gold & Precious Metals Hallmarking Centre Role Title: Accounts Assistant Openings: 3 (Female candidates preferred as per client mandate) Location: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu (branch opportunities also in Trichy, Karaikal, & Mayiladuthurai) Experience Level: Fresher to 1 Year (0 – 1 year) Employment Type: Full-time Job Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized Accounts Assistant to handle day-to-day accounting, billing, and record-keeping operations at a Gold Hallmarking Centre in Thanjavur. This role is well-suited for recent commerce graduates seeking hands-on exposure to core business accounting, invoicing, compliance tracking, and financial documentation in a fast-paced testing and hallmarking environment. Key Responsibilities Daily Accounting & Bookkeeping: Record day-to-day entries (sales, purchases, receipts, payments) accurately in accounting software. Invoicing & Billing: Generate tax invoices and delivery challans for jewellery clients and trade partners submitting articles for assaying/hallmarking. GST & Tax Documentation: Assist with sales and purchase registers, verify tax rates on bills, and maintain clean records for periodic GST and TDS filings. Cash & Bank Handling: Manage petty cash vouchers, verify daily collections against counter receipts, and assist in periodic bank reconciliation statements (BRS). Ledger Reconciliation: Maintain and periodically reconcile vendor accounts and client ledgers; track outstanding dues and follow up on payment collections. Audit & Compliance Support: Archive physical vouchers, purchase orders, invoices, and compliance paperwork systematically for internal audits and statutory checks. Cross-functional Coordination: Coordinate with the testing/assaying laboratory staff to ensure billing quantities match verified hallmarking counts. Essential Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) or related degree in Finance/Accounting. Experience: 0 to 1 year of practical accounting experience (motivated fresh graduates are welcome to apply). Software Knowledge: Hands-on working knowledge of Tally (ERP 9 / Prime) and MS Excel (basic formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables). Taxation Understanding: Foundational knowledge of GST concepts, e-way bills, and basic taxation norms. Language Skills: Proficiency in Tamil (spoken/written); working knowledge of English for software entries and written correspondence. Compensation & Benefits Salary: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000+ per month (Commensurate with qualifications, skills, and interview performance). Stay & Meals: Food & Accommodation provided by the company for outstation candidates or those willing to stay on-site (subject to company terms & policies). Shift Timings & Working Hours The centre operates on multiple shifts depending on operational intake: Morning Shift: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM (Includes 1-hour lunch break) General Shift: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Includes 1-hour lunch break) Night Shift: 8:30 PM – 8:30 AM (As per requirement / roster) Contact Number - +91 97881 10111