What to include (in this order)
- 1
Header
Name, phone, email, city.
- 2
Summary
Years of experience, industry, and the full scope you handle (books to finalisation).
- 3
Experience
Company, role, dates, and responsibilities with volumes and timelines.
- 4
Skills
Tally/ERP, GST, TDS, payroll, bank reconciliation, MIS reporting, Excel.
- 5
Education
B.Com/M.Com, CA/CMA levels, and relevant certifications.
Sample bullet points
- Managed books of accounts for 3 group companies with combined turnover of ₹40 crore through finalisation.
- Filed monthly GST returns and quarterly TDS returns on time for 24 consecutive months with zero penalties.
- Reconciled 6 bank accounts and 150+ vendor ledgers monthly, clearing ₹12 lakh in long-pending mismatches.
- Prepared monthly MIS reports in Excel for management, covering cash flow, receivables ageing and expenses.
Tips that make a difference
- Show compliance: on-time filings, zero penalties, clean audits.
- Mention the ERP or software — Tally Prime, SAP FICO, Zoho Books.
- Quantify: number of vendors, invoices per month, turnover of entities handled.
- Keep it single-column; finance HR teams often use ATS.
Skills you can list
Tally PrimeGSTTDSBank reconciliationPayrollMIS reportingAdvanced ExcelSAP FICO
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Build this resumeFrequently asked questions
What should an experienced accountant highlight?+
The scope you own (bookkeeping to finalisation), compliance track record, and the volume or turnover you handle.
Is Tally enough for an accountant resume?+
Tally is essential for many SMEs; adding Excel skills and any ERP like SAP or Zoho widens your options.
How long should an accountant resume be?+
One page for under 5 years of experience, up to two pages for senior roles.