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Junior Accountant Job Description

This junior accountant job description is designed for entry-level hiring, typically commerce graduates or freshers with Tally training. It lists the routine entry and documentation work the role does, under the guidance of a senior accountant.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Title:: Junior Accountant
Department:: Finance & Accounts
Reports To:: Senior Accountant
Location:: [Work Location]
Employment Type:: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:: 0–2 years; freshers with Tally training welcome
Job Code:: [Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant will support the accounts team at [Company Name] with accurate data entry, documentation and basic reconciliations, learning GST and TDS processes under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

Enter purchase, sales, receipt and payment vouchers in [Accounting Software]
Scan, file and maintain physical and digital records of invoices and vouchers
Prepare cheques and NEFT/RTGS payment sheets for approval
Assist in bank reconciliation and petty cash counting
Update debtor and creditor ledgers and flag overdue balances
Collect and check vendor GST invoices for correct GSTIN and tax rates
Prepare simple Excel reports requested by the senior accountant
Support the team during audits by retrieving documents

Required Skills

Basic Tally Prime / accounting software knowledge
MS Excel and typing accuracy
Understanding of debit, credit and basic GST concepts
Willingness to learn and follow checklists
Good organisation of documents

Qualifications & Experience

B.Com / BBA (Finance) or equivalent
0–2 years of experience; internships count
Certificate in Tally / computerised accounting preferred

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

Pursuing CA / CMA / M.Com
Exposure to GST portal
Local language plus English communication

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target	Review Frequency
Voucher entry accuracy	[Percentage]% error-free	Monthly
Pending documents filed	Within [Number] days of receipt	Weekly
Payment sheets prepared on time	100% of scheduled runs	Weekly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
[Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
[Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
On-the-job training in GST and TDS

How to Apply

Freshers may send their CV with marksheets summary and any Tally certificate. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Junior Accountant – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]

Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Finance & Accounts
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

A job summary that explains why the junior accountant role exists and where it sits in Finance & Accounts
8 role-specific responsibilities, starting with enter purchase
Required skills such as basic tally prime / accounting software knowledge and ms excel and typing accuracy, so screening criteria are clear
Qualifications and experience (0–2 years; freshers with Tally training welcome) stated up front to filter applications
A KPI table, e.g. voucher entry accuracy, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

Campus or fresher hiring for the accounts team
Adding support capacity during audit season
Creating an entry-level role that can grow into an accountant position
Hiring an article-ship leaver or trainee into a permanent role

How to customise this template

1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Senior Accountant) with your actual details
2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the junior accountant will spend most time on
3Specify the training period and whether the candidate will rotate across payables, receivables and banking
4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

Do not overload a junior JD with filings and finalisation; keep it achievable for a fresher
Mention a learning path (e.g. move to Accountant after [Number] months) to attract good freshers
Use a simple Tally and Excel test during interviews

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Frequently asked questions

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Yes. Most junior accountant roles accept B.Com graduates with basic Tally and Excel skills; prior internship experience is a bonus.

What does a junior accountant do daily?+

They enter vouchers, file bills, update ledgers, help with bank reconciliation and prepare simple reports under supervision.

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Show a range in annual CTC that matches your city and industry; keeping it visible usually improves the number of relevant applications.

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