Skills examples
Skills for a B.Com resume: accounting, tax and tool lists
Recruiters hiring B.Com graduates for accounts, tax, banking and finance operations look for specific, practical skills: can you pass vouchers in Tally, reconcile a bank statement, file a GST return or build a pivot table? A skills section that names these tasks clearly is far more useful than generic phrases like “good accounting knowledge”.
The lists below are grouped into accounting, taxation and compliance, software and tools, finance and analysis, banking and operations, and soft skills, with bullet examples that show how to prove each skill from an internship or a family business. Pick the ones you can genuinely do and that match the job description.
How to write it
Category heading + five to eight specific skills written as tasks or tools, for example “Taxation: GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing, TDS returns (26Q), ITR-1 filing”.
- Name the exact return or report, such as GSTR-3B, 26Q or bank reconciliation statement, not just “GST” or “accounts”.
- Mention the software version you used, such as Tally Prime, and what you did in it.
- Show Excel depth with functions you know: XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and pivot tables say more than “MS Office”.
- If you have practical exposure from a CA firm, internship or family business, add one bullet that proves it.
- Keep soft skills to three or four that the role really needs, such as attention to detail and deadline management.
Accounting
Bookkeeping and journal entries
Bank reconciliation statement (BRS)
Accounts payable and accounts receivable
Ledger scrutiny and finalisation of accounts
Preparation of trial balance, profit and loss account and balance sheet
Fixed asset register and depreciation calculation
Taxation and compliance
GST return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and GSTR-2B reconciliation
TDS deduction, challan payment and quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q)
Income tax return filing for individuals (ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-4)
E-invoicing and e-way bill generation
Basic knowledge of ROC filings under the Companies Act, 2013
Software and tools
Tally Prime (voucher entry, GST configuration, inventory, payroll)
MS Excel: XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS, data validation
Zoho Books or QuickBooks
Busy Accounting Software or Marg ERP
SAP FI basics (end-user transactions)
Google Sheets and Google Workspace
GST portal and Income Tax e-filing portal
Finance and analysis
Financial statement analysis and ratio analysis
Budgeting and variance analysis
MIS report preparation
Working capital and cash flow management basics
Banking and operations
KYC documentation and AML basics
Loan documentation and processing
Customer onboarding and account opening
Data entry and document management with high accuracy
Soft skills
Attention to detail
Written and spoken communication in English and Hindi
Time management under month-end deadlines
Client handling and follow-ups
Confidentiality with financial data
Bullets that prove a skill
Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements for three current accounts during a two-month internship at a CA firm.
Filed ITR-1 and ITR-4 returns for salaried and small business clients under the supervision of a Chartered Accountant.
Recorded purchase, sales and journal vouchers in Tally Prime for a trading firm handling around 150 transactions a month.
Built an Excel tracker with pivot tables to monitor overdue receivables by customer and ageing bucket.
Assisted in GSTR-2B reconciliation, flagging mismatched invoices for vendor follow-up before the monthly filing.
Mistakes to avoid
- Writing “Basic computer knowledge” or “MS Office” as your only tool skill.
- Listing GST, TDS and income tax without saying what you actually did, such as filing, reconciling or computing.
- Claiming SAP or advanced Excel after a single demo class. Interviewers often test with a quick practical question.
- Filling the section with soft skills like “hardworking” and “punctual” while leaving out technical skills.
- Using a skills graphic or star ratings that ATS software cannot read.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important skills for a B.Com fresher resume?
For accounts and finance roles, the core skills are bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, GST and TDS basics, Tally Prime and MS Excel. For banking roles, add KYC and customer service. For KPO or operations roles, add data accuracy and process documentation. Choose the skills that match the job description and back the top ones with an internship or project bullet.
Should I mention Tally on my B.Com resume?
Yes, if you can use it. Tally is widely used by small and mid-sized businesses and CA firms in India, so it is one of the first tools recruiters for accounts roles look for. Mention Tally Prime and what you can do: voucher entry, GST setup, inventory or payroll. A short practical test in the interview is common, so be honest about your level.
Which Excel skills should a B.Com graduate list?
List specific functions and features: XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and COUNTIFS, pivot tables, conditional formatting and data validation. If you know Power Query or basic macros, add them. Avoid writing just “Advanced Excel”, because different recruiters mean different things by it. Naming the functions shows exactly what you can do.
How many skills should I list on a B.Com resume?
Around 12 to 20 specific skills, grouped into three to five categories, is usually enough. Freshers can keep the list shorter and focused on accounting, tax and tools. Quality matters more than quantity: every skill on the list should be something you can explain or demonstrate if asked during the interview or a practical test.
Should I add GST and income tax skills if I only studied them?
If your knowledge is only from coursework, describe it honestly, for example “Working knowledge of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) from coursework and practice filings”. If you have filed returns during an internship or in a CA office, say so in a bullet. Practical exposure is valued much more than theory, but honest theory is better than an inflated claim.