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Introduction
Ask any B.Com final-year student in Chennai, Coimbatore, or Madurai right now and they will tell you the same thing in college WhatsApp groups: “Anna, accounting job vacancies come up every day, but getting selected is really tough!”Tamil Nadu is literally raining accounting jobs in 2025. Chennai alone has 3,200+ active accountant openings on Naukri today. Coimbatore has 900+, Madurai 400+, Tiruppur 300+, Salem 250+, Trichy 200+, Erode 180+, even small towns like Theni and Sivakasi have 50–80 openings each.
From Big 4 to family-owned textile mills, from IT companies to NBFC to export houses, everyone needs accountants because GST returns, payroll, cost sheets, TDS, PF, ESIC, professional tax – nothing moves without proper accounts.Freshers start at ₹2.8–₹4.5 lakh. CA Inter get ₹5–₹7 lakh straight. Full CA jump to ₹9–₹15 lakh. Experienced 5+ years touch ₹20–₹30 lakh in Chennai MNCs and Big 4. Remote + hybrid allowed in 40 % companies – even Madurai, Trichy,
Rajapalayam candidates work for Chennai companies from home.This monster guide is written like seniors explaining to juniors in Anna University canteen, PSG Tech hostel mess, or American College Madurai cycle stand. No bookish language. Only real 2025 data, exact salary slips shared in groups last week, interview questions asked yesterday, company culture, work timing, cab pickup point, food quality, Saturday holiday or not, girls safety timing – everything you actually want to know before applying.
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Why Tamil Nadu Became an Accounting Job Paradise in 2025
1: Accounting provides information on
- Tamil Nadu GDP crossed ₹27 lakh crore – 3rd in India after Maharashtra & UP
- 42,000+ registered companies, 8.5 lakh+ GST numbers
- Chennai is south India’s finance capital after Hyderabad
- Coimbatore has 35,000+ manufacturing units – every factory needs cost accountant
- Tiruppur export ₹55,000 crore textile yearly – export invoicing, duty drawback, GST refund work never stops
- 2025 Union budget made GST compliance stricter – GSTR-9C mandatory for more firms
- Remote + hybrid allowed – even village candidates near Pollachi work for Chennai MNC from home
- Women accountants increased to 42 % – most companies give cab till 10 PM
Result? Freshers who know Tally + GST + Excel + basic English get job in 30–60 days.
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1. Cognizant Technology Solutions (Chennai – Sholinganallur, Siruseri, MEPZ)
- Openings every month: 180–220
- Roles: Accounts Payable, Receivable, GL Accountant, Tax Analyst, Reconciliation
- Freshers salary: ₹4.2–₹5.8 lakh
- 2–5 years: ₹7–₹12 lakh
- Cab: Yes both sides (pickup from Tambaram, Velachery, Anna Nagar)
- Food: ₹40 lunch, ₹20 breakfast
- Saturday: Off
- Interview: Aptitude (50 questions) → Tally practical → Manager → HR
- Real story: Vignesh from MCC Chennai got ₹5.4 lakh after doing Entri course in Tambaram centre
2. TCS (Chennai – Siruseri, Velachery | Coimbatore – Peelamedu, Tidell Park)
- Monthly hiring: 140–180 accountants
- Roles: Finance Executive, Payroll, Statutory Compliance, Vendor Payment
- Freshers: ₹3.6–₹4.9 lakh
- Cab: Yes | Food: ₹35 lunch
- Saturday: Alternate off
- Tip: Clear TCS NQT first, then accounts round is easy
3. Zoho Corporation (Chennai – Estancia IT Park, Tenkasi village campus also hiring)
- Hiring: 90–120 per year
- Roles: Cost Accountant, Revenue Accountant, FP&A, Fixed Assets
- Freshers: ₹5.5–₹7.8 lakh (highest for freshers in TN)
- Free food three times, gym, no dress code, work from village campus possible
- Interview: Very tough GST + logical + journal entry questions
- Saturday: Strictly off
- Zoho only takes candidates strong in accounts fundamentals – no bluffing
4. Accenture (Chennai – Taramani, Sholinganallur, Guindy)
- Hiring: 150+ accountants
- Roles: Finance Analyst, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash
- Freshers: ₹4.5–₹6.5 lakh
- Cab + shift allowance ₹1,500 if night shift
- Saturday: Off
- They love candidates who did SAP FICO or SAP MM integration training
5. Deloitte India (Chennai – Ramanujan IT City, Pattulos Road)
- Hiring: 80–110 (CA Inter + articles preferred)
- Roles: Audit Associate, Tax Consultant, Transfer Pricing
- CA Inter: ₹6.5–₹9.5 lakh
- Full CA: ₹11–₹16 lakh
- Saturday: Off
- Interview: Case study + partner round
- Cab only for girls after 8 PM, boys drop till OMR road
6. TVS Motor Company & Group (Hosur plant, Chennai corporate)
- Hiring: 70–90 accountants
- Roles: Plant Accountant, Costing, Inventory Valuation, Scrap Accounting
- Freshers: ₹4–₹6 lakh
- Hosur plant gives free hostel + food first 6 months
- Saturday: Half day
- Manufacturing accounting questions heavy – standard cost vs actual cost
7. Freshworks (Chennai – Guindy, new office in OMR)
- Hiring: 60–85 accountants
- Roles: Revenue Accounting, AR/AP, SaaS Accounting
- Freshers: ₹5.2–₹7.2 lakh
- Free snacks, fun culture, Friday parties
- Saturday: Off
- They ask Ind AS 115 revenue recognition questions
8. Ramco Group (Chennai – T.Nagar, Guindy)
- Hiring: 50–70 accountants
- Roles: ERP Accountant, Consolidation, Inter-company
- Salary: ₹4.2–₹6.8 lakh
- Old-school culture, Tamil preferred in T.Nagar office
- Saturday: Full working
- Many Madurai, Trichy candidates work here
9. Sundaram Finance & Sundaram Clayton (Chennai – T.Nagar, Ambattur)
- Hiring: 70 accountants
- Roles: NBFC Accounting, Vehicle Loan Accounting, NPA Provision
- Freshers: ₹4.3–₹6.2 lakh
- Very stable, less pressure, good for girls
- Saturday: Alternate off
10. L&T Construction (Chennai – Manapakkam, Mount Poonamallee Road)
- Hiring: 60–85 accountants
- Roles: Project Accounting, Billing Engineer (Finance), Retention Money
- Freshers: ₹4.8–₹6.8 lakh
- Site allowances ₹15,000 if posted outside Chennai
- Saturday: Off
- Civil + finance background preferred
Bonus Companies That Hire Quietly (From Student Groups)
- Rane Group (Chennai) – ₹4.5–₹6.5 L
- Shriram Transport Finance (every district) – ₹3.8–₹5.5 L
- India Cements (Chennai, Trichy) – ₹4–₹6 L
- CRI Pumps Coimbatore – ₹3.5–₹5 L
- Lakshmi Mills Coimbatore – ₹3.8–₹5.5 L
City-Wise Salary Comparison 2025 (Updated November)
| City | Freshers (B.Com) | CA Inter | Experienced 5+ years | Living Cost (PG+food) |
| Chennai | ₹3.2–₹5.8 L | ₹6–₹10 L | ₹10–₹30 L | ₹10–₹14k |
| Coimbatore | ₹2.8–₹5 L | ₹5.5–₹8 L | ₹8–₹16 L | ₹7–₹10k |
| Madurai | ₹2.5–₹4.5 L | ₹5–₹7.5 L | ₹7–₹13 L | ₹6–₹9k |
| Tiruppur | ₹2.7–₹4.8 L | ₹5–₹7.5 L | ₹7–₹14 L | ₹6–₹8k |
| Hosur | ₹3–₹5.2 L | ₹5.5–₹8 L | ₹8–₹15 L | ₹6–₹9k (free hostel) |
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Join Now!Skills That Guarantee Job in 2025
Must have:
- Tally Prime full GST module
- GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 2A reconciliation
- Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot, Index Match, Macros)
- TDS, PF, ESIC calculation
Good to have:
- SAP FICO full end-to-end
- Zoho Books or QuickBooks
- Power BI dashboard for management
- CMA Inter or CA Inter cleared
How to Apply & Crack Interview – Tips from 2025 Placed Students
- Make 3 resumes: MNC version, manufacturing version, CA firm version
- LinkedIn headline: “GST Expert | Tally Prime | Immediate Joiner | Chennai/Coimbatore”
- Apply 30–40 jobs daily on Naukri premium (₹1,000 worth it)
- Common interview questions asked last week:
- Reverse charge example with 18 % GST
- Blocked credit under section 17(5)
- Journal entry for export with LUT
- How to pass provision entry for bonus
- Bank reconciliation practical
- Do 1-month live company project (Entri gives real textile export company data)
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Final Words
2025 is the golden year for accounting jobs in Tamil Nadu. Companies are literally begging for good accountants. If you know Tally + GST + Excel and can speak basic English, job is confirmed in 30–90 days. Don’t waste time watching reels. Start learning today.Want step-by-step Tally, GST, Excel, SAP training fully in Tamil with 100 % placement help?Join Entri’s Accounting Course – live classes in Tamil, daily practice on real company files, interview preparation, resume building!
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
I’m in B.Com final year. Will I definitely get an accounting job in 2025?
Yes, almost definitely – if you prepare properly. Right now there are 3,200+ active accountant openings in Chennai alone, 900+ in Coimbatore, 400+ in Madurai, and hundreds more in Tiruppur, Salem, Trichy. Starting salary for freshers is ₹3.2–5.8 lakh. Companies like Cognizant, TCS, Zoho, Accenture are hiring every single month. Learn Tally + GST + Excel properly for 3 months and you will get placed in 30–90 days.
I don’t know Tally and GST at all. Can I still get a job?
You can, but the first 1–2 months will be tough. Most MNCs give training, but your starting salary will be only ₹18–22k during training period. After training it goes up to ₹28–35k. So it’s much smarter to finish a practical course (like Entri) before joining – you walk in confident and start at ₹30k+ from day one.
Is night shift compulsory? Is cab facility safe for girls?
In Chennai MNCs (Cognizant, Accenture, TCS, Infosys) there is night shift for some teams, but cab is provided both ways and girls get door-to-door drop till 10–11 PM. Zoho, Freshworks, Deloitte finish by 6–7 PM – no night shift. TVS Hosur plant has separate girls hostel inside campus. Safety is very good in all top companies.
Do we have to work on Saturdays?
- Zoho, Freshworks, Accenture, Deloitte → full Saturday-Sunday off
- Cognizant, TCS → alternate Saturday off
- TVS, Ramco, Sundaram → Saturday full or half day
L&T Construction → Saturday off
CA firms usually work 6 days, MNCs mostly 5 days.
I failed CA Inter. Will companies still hire me?
Absolutely yes. Cognizant, Accenture, Freshworks, TVS give ₹5–7 lakh package to CA Inter attempted candidates. If you have completed 2 years articleship, Deloitte and Big 4 start you at ₹7–9.5 lakh even without clearing final. Many placed students are CA Inter dropout but earning very well.
Will I get Chennai-level salary in Coimbatore or Madurai?
Freshers salary is ₹50–80k lower than Chennai, but living cost is almost half. Chennai PG + food = ₹12–15k, Coimbatore ₹7–9k, Madurai ₹6–8k. Net savings end up almost same. Plus Zoho’s Tenkasi rural campus gives Chennai package + free food + free accommodation.
I studied in Tamil medium. Will MNCs reject me?
No rejection for Tamil medium. First month communication might feel hard, but within 30–45 days everyone catches up. Cognizant and TCS have Tamil-speaking teams. Zoho conducts interviews in Tamil if you request. Entri course includes daily spoken English practice specially for accountants.
Is permanent work-from-home possible for accountants?
40 % companies allow hybrid. Freshworks and Zoho give full remote for seniors (3+ years). Freshers have to come to office first 6–12 months for training. After that many shift to hybrid
