Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Army Public School, Kata Pahar P.o.
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 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, Kata Pahar P.o. is looking for a Accountant in Darjeeling, West Bengal to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Army Public School, Kata Pahar P.o. in Darjeeling, West Bengal is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. 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. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹3.5 LPA – ₹5.3 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Army Public School, Kata Pahar P.o. can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Army Public School, Kata Pahar P.o. follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Accountant role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Can I negotiate the salary at Army Public School, Kata Pahar P.o.?
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Accountant roles in Darjeeling.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Army Public School, Kata Pahar P.o.
Key facts about Army Public School, Kata Pahar P.o.
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DHUNDUP DOLMA
- Affiliation #
- 2480007
Army Public School, Kata Pahar P.o. is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
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