Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Army Public School Old Cantt.
- City
- Prayagraj
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Prayagraj — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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 Old Cantt. in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is on the lookout for a Accountant. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Army Public School Old Cantt.: a senior secondary institution in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: the Accountant keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.0 LPA – ₹5.2 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Army Public School Old Cantt. hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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 long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What is the salary for this Accountant role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Accountant?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Accountant positions.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Army Public School Old Cantt.
Key facts about Army Public School Old Cantt.
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- GARIMA SRIVASTAVA
- Affiliation #
- 2180048
Army Public School Old Cantt. is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Accountant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Accountant roles in Prayagraj (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Accountant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Army Public School Old Cantt. in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Accountant band in Prayagraj (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
4. What experience is most relevant to a Accountant role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Army Public School Old Cantt. wants to picture you on day one.
5. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
6. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".