Last reviewed: 25 September 2026. Somesh Chandak & Associates, a Thane-based firm of Chartered Accountants (FRN 158694W), is expanding its team at Centura Square IT Park, Wagle Estate, Thane (W). We are hiring for three profiles — an article assistant / trainee under ICAI’s New Scheme (ACCA and CMA practical-training candidates are also considered), a qualified Chartered Accountant — fresher or up to 3 years’ experience, and a semi-qualified accounts professional (CA Inter passed, including candidates who have discontinued the course). If you want working breadth across GST, income tax, company law, valuations and client advisory — rather than a single repetitive process — read on.
Who we are and the work you will handle
The firm was established in 2022 and is led by its founder, a Fellow Chartered Accountant and IBBI Registered Valuer. Clients are largely MSMEs, startups, exporters and private companies, so the work mix is wide: GST compliance and GST advisory, income-tax filings and notice replies, TDS, ROC and RERA filings, accounting on Zoho Books and Tally, business valuations, and automation of routine practice workflows. Because the practice is founder-led, every team member’s work is reviewed directly by the Chartered Accountant — you learn from live files, not from the sidelines.
The firm also runs a desk for overseas clients, keeping books on QuickBooks, Xero and Zoho Books for foreign businesses, with some roles working a US-aligned shift — see the US accounting role in Thane if that exposure interests you.
1. Article Assistant — CA Articleship (New Scheme)
- Eligibility: Both groups of CA Intermediate cleared and the four-week ICITSS completed, per ICAI’s New Scheme of Education and Training. Transfer cases are considered strictly as per ICAI regulations.
- Training period: Two years of practical training registered with ICAI.
- Exposure: GST returns and 2B reconciliations, ITRs across taxpayer categories, tax audit fieldwork, TDS compliance, ROC filings, accounting finalisation, valuation working papers and drafting of notice replies.
- Stipend: ₹10,000–15,000 per month based on level and performance — never below the ICAI minimum (Regulation 48).
2. Qualified Chartered Accountant — Fresher
- Who it suits: CAs qualified in recent attempts (0–3 years post-qualification) with articleship exposure in taxation and audit.
- The role: Independent handling of GST and income-tax assignments, finalisation of accounts, tax audit execution, review of ITRs prepared by the team, drafting and arguing positions in notice replies, and direct client coordination.
- Additional exposure: Structured exposure to business valuations (DCF, and income-tax and FEMA valuations) and practice automation, alongside core tax and audit work.
- Remuneration: CTC ₹8–12 lakh per annum, based on experience and role fit.
3. Accounts & Compliance Executive — Semi-Qualified (CA Inter / discontinued CA)
- Who it suits: CA Inter-passed candidates — one or both groups — including those who have decided not to continue the course. This is a stable, full-time role with a defined growth path, not a stop-gap.
- The role: Monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and reconciliations, TDS returns, maintaining books on Zoho Books and Tally, ITRs for individuals and firms, MCA/ROC support and client follow-ups.
- Preferred: Completed articleship or working experience in a CA office; working knowledge of Excel and any accounting software.
- Remuneration: Based on experience; discussed at the interview.
Snapshot: which role fits you
| Role | You are | Core work | Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article Assistant | Both groups of CA Inter + ICITSS done | All-round training: GST, ITR, tax audit, TDS, ROC, valuations support | 2-year ICAI practical training |
| Qualified CA — Fresher | Recently qualified CA | Independent assignments, finalisation, notice replies, valuations | Full-time |
| Semi-Qualified Executive | CA Inter passed / discontinued CA | GST, TDS, books, ITRs, ROC support | Full-time, growth path |
How to apply
- Email your CV to Somesh@sschandak.com with the subject line “Application – [Role] – [Your Name]” — for example, “Application – Articleship – Priya Sharma”.
- Add a short paragraph on why this role fits you. Articleship and fresher applicants should mention attempt details; articleship applicants should confirm ICITSS status.
- Applications are accepted by email only — CVs sent on WhatsApp or other channels are not screened.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in person at the Thane office, Monday to Saturday. All three roles are work from office only — remote or hybrid working is not offered.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for CA articleship at the firm under the New Scheme?
Students who have passed both groups of the CA Intermediate examination and completed the four-week ICITSS (IT and Soft Skills) are eligible to register for the two-year practical training under ICAI’s New Scheme of Education and Training. Carry your Intermediate marksheets and ICITSS completion details when you apply.
Is the articleship stipend paid as per ICAI norms?
Yes. The current band is ₹10,000–15,000 per month based on level and performance, and never below the minimum rates prescribed by ICAI under Regulation 48. The exact amount is confirmed at the interview stage.
I left the CA course midway. Can I still apply for the semi-qualified role?
Yes. The Accounts and Compliance Executive role is a stable, full-time position with a defined growth path — it is meant for CA Inter-passed candidates, including those who have decided not to continue the course. Prior working experience in a CA office is preferred but not mandatory.
Where is the office located and what are the working days?
The office is at Unit No 119, 1st Floor, Centura Square IT Park, SG Barve Road, opp. Lanxess India, Wagle Estate, Thane (W) 400604. The firm works Monday to Saturday. All three roles are work-from-office only — remote or hybrid working is not offered.
What should my application email contain?
Send your CV to Somesh@sschandak.com with the subject line “Application – [Role] – [Your Name]”, a short note on why the role fits you, your attempt details (for articleship and fresher applicants), and your availability or notice period. Applications are accepted by email only — CVs sent over WhatsApp or other channels are not screened.
What kind of exposure does the firm offer beyond routine compliance?
The practice covers GST, income tax, TDS, ROC and RERA work along with business valuations, Zoho Books implementations, notice replies and practice automation. Team members are staffed across these areas rather than in a single-process silo, and work is reviewed directly by the founder.
Send your CV today — applications are reviewed as they come in, and the page will be updated as positions are filled.
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