How to become a Accountant / GST Practitioner
Keep books, file GST and handle day-to-day accounts for businesses. Learn Tally Prime, GST and taxation basics.
01The role
What does a Accountant / GST Practitioner do?
An accountant records a business's daily transactions, maintains ledgers, reconciles bank statements, manages payables and receivables and prepares financial statements. A GST practitioner focuses on indirect tax: preparing and filing GST returns, reconciling input tax credit and helping businesses stay compliant. In small and mid-size firms one person often handles both, along with TDS, payroll entries and support during audits.
Tally Prime is the most widely used accounting software among Indian small and medium businesses, so it is the core tool for this career. Every shop, trader, manufacturer, hospital and service firm in Vellore, Katpadi, Ranipet and beyond needs accounts support, which keeps demand steady in every town. Commerce graduates, 12th-standard commerce students and career restarters can start quickly, and experienced accountants often build their own practice.
A typical day
- Record sales, purchases, receipts and payments in Tally Prime
- Reconcile bank statements and party ledgers
- Prepare GST invoices and file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
- Reconcile input tax credit with GSTR-2B
- Calculate and deduct TDS and assist with payroll entries
- Prepare trial balance, profit and loss and balance sheet
Skills you need
- Accounting principles and double-entry
- Tally Prime vouchers, ledgers and reports
- GST registration, invoicing and returns
- Input tax credit reconciliation
- TDS and income tax basics
- Bank reconciliation
- Advanced Excel for accounts
- Accuracy and confidentiality
Who can become one
02Learning path
The courses to take, in order
Start with the first course; add the next when you are ready. Each links to its full syllabus.
Tally Prime Course
Keep books, raise GST invoices, track stock, process payroll and close the year in TallyPrime – the way real offices do it. 3 levels · 80–110 h
Business Accounting & Taxation Course
Become job-ready for accounts roles – keep books in TallyPrime, file GST and TDS, handle payroll and prepare financial statements and MIS reports. 2 levels · 256–370 h
Advanced Excel Course
Work faster in Excel with lookups, pivot tables, validation, what-if tools and macros that take the repetition out of reports. 1 level · 24 h
SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Course
Learn to set up and run company finances in SAP S/4HANA – ledgers, payables, receivables, assets, tax and closing. 1 level · 80 h
Tally Prime Course
Keep books, raise GST invoices, track stock, process payroll and close the year in TallyPrime – the way real offices do it.
Business Accounting & Taxation Course
Become job-ready for accounts roles – keep books in TallyPrime, file GST and TDS, handle payroll and prepare financial statements and MIS reports.
Advanced Excel Course
Work faster in Excel with lookups, pivot tables, validation, what-if tools and macros that take the repetition out of reports.
03Pay
Salary for a Accountant / GST Practitioner
Indicative ranges for 2025–26 only. Actual pay varies by company, city, skills and experience; Tier-2 cities like Vellore usually start at the lower end, metros such as Chennai and Bengaluru at the higher end. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries
Companies that employ this role
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
04Growth
Your career ladder
Accounts Assistant
Handles vouchers, entries and basic reconciliations.
Accountant
Manages books, GST returns and monthly closing.
Senior Accountant
Handles finalisation, audits and tax compliance.
Accounts Manager
Leads the accounts team and reports to management.
Finance Manager / Own Practice
Owns company finance or runs a GST and accounts practice.
Start your path to Accountant / GST Practitioner
The counsellor maps the course order, batch timings and fee for you on WhatsApp.
05FAQ
Accountant / GST Practitioner – FAQ
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppIs Tally still used by companies?
Yes. Tally Prime is used by a very large number of Indian small and medium businesses for accounts and GST.
Who can become a GST practitioner?
GST practitioner enrolment has eligibility rules based on qualifications and experience. Commerce and law graduates commonly qualify; check the current rules on the GST portal.
Can I work part-time or from home as an accountant?
Yes. Many small businesses hire part-time accountants, making this suitable for career restarters.
Do I need a B.Com to learn Tally?
No. Anyone with basic maths can learn Tally, though accounting basics help you use it correctly.
How does SAP differ from Tally?
Tally suits small and medium businesses. SAP is used by large companies with complex processes and many departments.
Where can I train to become a Accountant / GST Practitioner near Vellore?
CareerKraft teaches Tally Prime, Business Accounting & Taxation, Advanced Excel and related courses at its Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet centres, in classroom, online or hybrid mode. Message your chosen centre on WhatsApp and the counsellor will share the current fee, offers and EMI options.
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