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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School
- City
- Kollam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹3.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Kollam — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School is looking for a Accountant in Kollam, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Kollam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Accountant brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.1 LPA – ₹3.3 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Accountant listing is usually welcome.
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.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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 Kollam.
Can I negotiate the salary at Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School?
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.
How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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Role details
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Key facts about Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kollam, Kerala. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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