Accounts Executive: CV guide, skills and keywords

Role snapshot

A Accounts Executive focuses on vouchers, ledgers, GST/VAT entries and day-to-day accounts operations. This page shows what to put on a Accounts Executive CV, which skills and keywords to include, how to write achievement bullets and which qualifications strengthen your application.

Professional summary starter

Detail-oriented Accounts Executive with a solid foundation in vouchers, ledgers, GST/VAT entries and day-to-day accounts operations. Skilled in voucher entry and verification, ledger scrutiny and gst or vat entries and returns support, with working knowledge of Tally Prime and Microsoft Excel. Seeking to contribute accuracy, reliability and a strong willingness to learn as a Accounts Executive.

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Achievement bullet ideas

Start each bullet with a strong verb and add a number, scale or time saved.

• Processed [X]+ vouchers a month across [X] ledgers with [X]% accuracy on internal checks
• Prepared GST/VAT working papers that supported on-time filing for [X] consecutive months
• Reconciled party ledgers and recovered [amount] of long-pending dues
• Closed the books [X] working days faster by standardising reconciliation checklists and cut-off procedures.

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Suggested CV structure

1. Professional summary
2. Education
3. Core skills and tools
4. Experience
5. Certifications
6. Key achievements
7. Languages, awards and optional sections

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