Accountant jobs in Nepal: skills, software, applying and growing to finance manager
What accountants and bookkeepers do in Nepal, the tax and software skills employers ask for, how freshers get their first accounts job, interview questions and the path to finance manager.
3 October 2026 · 4 min read
Accountants keep a business's money in order: recording every transaction, paying taxes on time and showing the owner where the business stands. Almost every employer needs one, which is why accountant is a position in 18 business categories on Alwass, from hotels and schools to hospitals, co-operatives, suppliers and IT firms.
The roles
Accounts assistant or bookkeeper. Records daily transactions, bills and receipts.
Accountant. Keeps the full books, prepares monthly reports and handles tax returns.
Senior accountant or accounts officer. Reviews the work, prepares financial statements and works with auditors.
Finance manager. Plans budgets and cash flow and advises the owner.
What does an accountant do?
Enters sales, purchases, payments and receipts in the accounting software.
Reconciles bank statements every month.
Prepares and files VAT and TDS returns with the Inland Revenue Department on time.
Runs payroll and Social Security Fund contributions.
Keeps bills and documents ready for the annual audit.
Prepares profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash reports.
Skills employers ask for
A BBS, BBA, BBM or similar degree with accounting. CA or ACCA for senior roles.
Accounting software. Tally is widely used in Nepal, along with other local systems.
Excel: formulas, pivot tables and clean reports.
Nepal's tax basics: VAT, TDS, income tax and the IRD online system.
Accuracy and honesty, which matter more than speed.
How to start with no experience
Learn Tally or another accounting system and practise on sample entries.
Learn the VAT and TDS basics and how returns are filed online.
Do an internship at an audit firm or a company's accounts department.
Offer to keep the books for a small family business.
Apply for accounts assistant posts first, then move up after a year.
How to apply for accountant jobs
Make a one-page CV. Build it with the free CV maker and pick a template when you download it. Put a clear headline at the top, for example "Accountant | BBS | Tally and Excel | VAT and TDS returns | 2 years".
Show proof, not adjectives. Name the software you use, the returns you have filed, and the size of business you kept books for. Say if you prepared statements for audit.
Apply to adverts that fit. Open the jobs page with "accountant" already searched, and read the duties and requirements before you apply.
Add two lines for each employer. Say why this workplace, and which part of your experience matches their advert. The cover letter guide shows how.
Keep your phone on. Many employers call to fix an interview within a few days.
Interview questions to prepare for
Many employers give a short practical test with journal entries. Also expect:
"What is the difference between VAT and TDS?"
"How do you do a bank reconciliation?"
"When are VAT returns due?"
"The books do not match the bank. Where do you start?"
"Which reports would you give the owner every month?"
How to grow as an accountant
Study CA or ACCA alongside work, or an MBS or MBA in finance. Learn financial analysis, budgeting and cash-flow planning. Deep tax knowledge always pays.
The path is accounts assistant, accountant, senior accountant, finance manager and then chief financial officer. Some accountants start their own bookkeeping and tax practice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I become an accountant without a commerce degree?
It is harder, but practical skills in accounting software, tax and Excel can get you an accounts assistant job. Most employers prefer a commerce or management degree.
How much does an accountant earn in Nepal?
Pay depends on the employer, the city and your experience, so there is no single figure. Many jobs on Alwass show a salary range, so compare a few current listings in your city before you agree a salary. A full-time employer must pay at least the government minimum wage.
Which accounting software should I learn?
Tally is widely used in Nepal. Learn it well along with Excel, and pick up whichever system your employer uses.
What is the difference between an accountant and an auditor?
Search the jobs page for "accountant" to see the accountant jobs open now, with the salary range wherever the employer has given one. Set up a job alert and new openings reach your inbox instantly, daily or weekly. Add the position to the skills on your profile, because your skills decide which jobs are matched to you.
