Accountant resume template (ATS-friendly)

An accountant resume for Indian companies that shows compliance and accuracy in numbers: GST and TDS filings on time, ITC recovered, reconciliations cleared and a faster month-end close. Replace the turnover, filings and tools with your own.

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What this template includes

Shows compliance results: on-time GST and TDS filings, zero penalties
States company turnover and voucher volume so the scale is clear
Lists Tally Prime, Zoho Books, SAP and Excel functions by name for ATS matching
Certifications section for GST, Tally or CA/CMA progress

Sample accountant resume

Manish Agarwal

Accountant · GST, TDS & Month-End Close

Summary

Accountant with 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, GST and TDS compliance and month-end close for trading and manufacturing companies. Strong in Tally Prime, reconciliations and advanced Excel, with a record of on-time filings and clean audits.

Experience

Accountant, Shree Ganesh Textiles Pvt Ltd (May 2022 – Present)

Managed books for a ₹85 Cr turnover company in Tally Prime, posting 2,500+ vouchers a month
Filed GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 for 3 GSTINs with 100% on-time filing over 40 months
Recovered ₹18L of input tax credit by reconciling GSTR-2B with purchase registers every month
Cut month-end close from 10 to 5 working days by standardising checklists and Excel templates
Handled quarterly TDS returns (24Q, 26Q) for 300+ deductees with zero defaults on TRACES

Junior Accountant, Mehta & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Jul 2021 – Apr 2022)

Prepared bank and vendor reconciliations for 25 clients, clearing ₹40L of unmatched entries
Supported statutory audits for 8 companies, preparing schedules and ledger scrutiny

Skills

Accounting: Bookkeeping, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Bank reconciliation, Month-end close, Fixed assets
Taxation: GST returns, TDS returns, E-way bills, E-invoicing, Income tax basics
Tools: Tally Prime, Zoho Books, SAP FICO (basic), MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Certifications

GST Practitioner Certification, NACIN (2023)
Tally Prime Certified Professional (2022)

Education

M.Com, Accounting and Finance, University of Rajasthan (2019 – 2021)

First division, 72%

Top skills for accountants

Tally Prime
GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9)
TDS returns and TRACES
Bank reconciliation
Accounts payable and receivable
Month-end and year-end close
General ledger
Input tax credit reconciliation
Statutory audit support
Zoho Books
SAP FICO
MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
E-invoicing and e-way bills
Financial reporting

Accountant resume summary examples

B.Com graduate with 6 months of articleship-style training at a CA firm, handling vouchers, bank reconciliations and GST return preparation in Tally Prime. Strong in Excel and eager to start as a junior accountant.

Accountant with 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, GST and TDS compliance and month-end close for trading and manufacturing companies. Strong in Tally Prime, reconciliations and advanced Excel.

Senior accountant and CA Inter with 10 years of experience leading a 4-person accounts team, managing statutory audits and preparing monthly MIS for leadership. Known for clean audits and faster closes.

Accountant resume bullet point examples

Reduced overdue receivables from ₹1.4 Cr to ₹55L in 6 months by setting up weekly ageing reports and follow-ups
Prepared monthly MIS and P&L statements for 4 business units, delivered by the 5th working day every month
Closed the FY 2025-26 statutory audit with zero qualifications, preparing 30+ schedules for the auditors
Automated vendor payment reconciliation in Excel, cutting the task from 2 days to 3 hours each month
Processed 600+ vendor invoices a month with 99.5% accuracy and on-time payments under MSME rules

Frequently asked questions

What is the best resume format for an accountant?

A reverse-chronological, single-column format with a short summary, experience, skills, certifications and education. It reads cleanly in ATS software and puts your most recent compliance and reporting work first.

Which skills should an accountant put on a resume in India?

Tally Prime, GST and TDS returns, bank and ITC reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, month-end close and advanced Excel. Add Zoho Books, SAP or other ERP software if you have used them.

How do I add numbers to an accountant resume?

Quantify volume and accuracy: company turnover, vouchers or invoices per month, filings done on time, ITC recovered, days taken to close the books, and audit results such as zero qualifications.

Should I mention CA, CMA or ACCA if I haven't finished?

Yes. Write the level you have cleared and the expected completion, for example "CA Intermediate (both groups cleared, 2024)". It signals technical depth even before you qualify.

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