Chartered Accountant

Were Hiring | Chartered Accountant Partners Office (Practice Leadership Track)

Location: Bengaluru

Qualification: Chartered Accountant

Experience: 01 year (Freshly qualified CAs welcome)

CTC: Up to 9.0 LPA

Compensation Structure

• Fixed Pay: 7.2 LPA
• Retention Bonus: 0.8 LPA (payable after completion of 12 months)
• Performance Bonus: Up to 1.0 LPA (linked to clearly defined KPIs)

About the Role

We are a mid-sized Audit firm seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to work closely with the Partner and gradually take ownership of practice execution, client servicing, and team coordination. This role is positioned as the next level of leadership after the Partner and is ideal for CAs who are serious about long-term growth within a firm, rather than short-term job changes. The selected candidate will function as an extension of the Partners office, ensuring smooth delivery of client engagements, effective handling of routine client matters, and strong internal coordination - allowing the Partner to focus on strategy, growth, and key client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Engagement Execution

• Manage execution and timely delivery of assigned client engagements
• Handle routine client queries and provide practical, solution-oriented responses
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of deliverables before Partner review
• Track timelines and manage client expectations

Team Coordination & Review

• Coordinate with articles, semi-qualified staff, and junior team members
• Review work prepared by team members and provide constructive feedback
• Support training and on-the-job guidance for articles and staff

Process & Practice Management

• Assist in developing, documenting, and implementing SOPs for recurring work
• Help standardise processes across taxation, GST, audit, and compliance work
• Identify gaps in execution and suggest practical improvements

Operational & Partner Office Support

• Track statutory deadlines and compliance calendars
• Support day-to-day operational matters of the Partners office
• Take ownership of routine decisions within defined authority levels
• Escalate critical matters to the Partner with proposed solutions

Who Should Apply

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (01-year post-qualification experience)
• Exposure to Income Tax, GST, audit, or compliance work during articleship
• Strong execution mindset with willingness to take ownership
• Good communication and client-handling skills
• Interest in practice management and leadership responsibilities
• Looking for long-term growth within the organisation at a leadership level

Why Join Us

• Direct exposure to Partner-level decision-making
• Clear leadership track with increasing responsibility year-on-year
• Structured retention and performance-linked incentives
• Stable work environment with long-term growth visibility
• Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership / practice head role over time

Interested candidates may apply via LinkedIn or share their profile via hr@aruadv.com