Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Army Public School, Chennai
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Sept 2026
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Accountant
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Army Public School, Chennai in Chennai, Tamilnadu is seeking a Accountant who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Army Public School, Chennai in Chennai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: as Accountant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.0 LPA – ₹4.7 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Army Public School, Chennai receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Can I negotiate the salary at Army Public School, Chennai?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Army Public School, Chennai follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — Army Public School, Chennai"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Army Public School, Chennai and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Army Public School, Chennai
Key facts about Army Public School, Chennai
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DR ANURADHA SRIRAM
- Affiliation #
- 1980011
Army Public School, Chennai is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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