What an Accountant at 0–1 year can own
Scope: day-to-day entries, bank reconciliations and GST data preparation, reviewed by a senior accountant or CA.
Supervision
Needs a named reviewer. Plan on daily check-ins for the first month and a review of every piece of work that reaches a customer or production.
Typical titles
Junior, Associate, Trainee or Graduate Engineer / Executive
Typical responsibilities at this level
- Record purchase, sales and expense entries
- Reconcile bank statements
- Prepare data for GST returns
- File and maintain vouchers
Skills and tools to screen for
The skills are the same across bands — the depth is what changes. At 0–1 year, screen for accounting accuracy on a small, realistic practical.
Core skills
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- GST and TDS
- Bank reconciliation
- Tally Prime or Zoho Books
- Excel
Common tools
- Tally Prime
- Zoho Books
- GST portal
- TRACES
How to assess a 0–1 year candidate
At this band you are hiring for learning speed and fundamentals, not a track record. Projects, internships and a short practical task tell you far more than marks or certificates.
Practical exercise
A practical: pass ten entries in Tally from sample vouchers and reconcile a short bank statement.
Red flag at this band: Claims GST experience but cannot explain what goes into GSTR-3B.
Indicative accountant salary by experience (India)
| Experience | Indicative CTC | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 year | ₹2.2–3.6 LPA | Entry level |
| 1–3 years | ₹3.2–5.5 LPA | Early career |
| 3–5 years | ₹5–8.5 LPA | Mid-level |
Indicative market ranges for India, rounded, for guidance only — not MyInternships.in platform data. Metros and funded product companies tend to pay toward the top; tier-2 cities and services firms toward the bottom. Always benchmark against the candidate’s current CTC.
Interview questions for 0–1 year of experience
- GSTR-1 versus GSTR-3B — what goes in each?
- Walk me through a bank reconciliation.
- Accrual versus cash basis — why does it matter?
- Tell me about an error you found in someone else’s books.
Notice period and ramp-up
Usually an immediate joiner or on a 15–30 day notice. Many are finishing a 2026 degree or a first internship, so confirm the exact date they can start.
Expect four to eight weeks before they are independently useful on routine work, faster if the internship was in the same stack or function.
Job description template
Job title: Accountant (0–1 year experience)
About the role: We are hiring an Accountant with 0–1 year of experience who can own day-to-day entries, bank reconciliations and GST data preparation, reviewed by a senior accountant or CA. You will work with our team on record purchase, sales and expense entries and grow into broader ownership over time.
Responsibilities
- Record purchase, sales and expense entries
- Reconcile bank statements
- Prepare data for GST returns
- File and maintain vouchers
Requirements
- 0–1 year (internship experience counts)
- Working knowledge of Double-entry bookkeeping, GST and TDS, Bank reconciliation
- Comfort with Tally Prime or Zoho Books and Excel
- Clear written and spoken communication in English
Nice to have
- An internship or project using Tally Prime or Zoho Books
- Evidence of learning on their own — a course project, blog or open-source contribution
CTC: ₹2.2–3.6 LPA (indicative — set your own band; stating it in the post improves response)
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Where to find 0–1 year accountant candidates
Most candidates at this band come from B.Com/M.Com graduates, CA, CS and CMA candidates (qualified and inter), and MBA-finance graduates.
- Name the software (Tally, Zoho Books, SAP) and the compliance work (GST, TDS) in the title or first line.
- For CA roles, say clearly whether you want a newly qualified CA or a CA Inter / semi-qualified candidate.
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What can an accountant with 0–1 year of experience handle?
Day-to-day entries, bank reconciliations and GST data preparation, reviewed by a senior accountant or CA. Typical work at this band includes record purchase, sales and expense entries; reconcile bank statements; prepare data for GST returns. Needs a named reviewer. Plan on daily check-ins for the first month and a review of every piece of work that reaches a customer or production.
What is the salary of an accountant with 0–1 year of experience in India?
As an indicative market range, ₹2.2–3.6 LPA CTC — roughly ₹18,000 to ₹30,000 a month before deductions. Pay varies with city, company size, industry and the candidate’s current CTC; metros and funded product companies usually pay towards the top of the range. This is a guide, not MyInternships.in platform data.
How should I assess an accountant at the 0–1 year level?
Focus on accounting accuracy on a small, realistic practical. A practical that works well: a practical: pass ten entries in Tally from sample vouchers and reconcile a short bank statement. At this band you are hiring for learning speed and fundamentals, not a track record. Projects, internships and a short practical task tell you far more than marks or certificates.
How long is the notice period for a accountant with 0–1 year of experience?
Usually an immediate joiner or on a 15–30 day notice. Many are finishing a 2026 degree or a first internship, so confirm the exact date they can start. Expect four to eight weeks before they are independently useful on routine work, faster if the internship was in the same stack or function.
Where can I find accountant candidates with 0–1 year of experience?
Most come from B.Com/M.Com graduates, CA, CS and CMA candidates (qualified and inter), and MBA-finance graduates. Name the software (Tally, Zoho Books, SAP) and the compliance work (GST, TDS) in the title or first line. On MyInternships.in you can post the role free and reach 63,000+ registered candidates and 45,000+ resumes on file; the platform is strongest at the entry and early-career end.
Should I hire a accountant fresher, an intern or someone with 0–1 year of experience?
An intern suits a trial project or a seasonal peak; a fresher or 0–1 year hire suits a permanent seat you can train into. Candidates with a relevant internship behind them usually ramp up faster than pure freshers. If you are open to candidates with no experience at all, see our Hire Accounting Freshers page. For internships, see Hire Accounting Intern.
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