Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Mahatma Public School
- City
- Kollam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 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.
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
Applications are invited for a Accountant at Mahatma Public School in Kollam, Kerala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Mahatma Public School in Kollam, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.8 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Mahatma Public School 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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Accountant job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — Mahatma Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Mahatma Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the average Accountant salary in Kollam?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Kollam. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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 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
- 3
Mahatma Public School
Key facts about Mahatma Public School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- JOEMOL MONCY
- Affiliation #
- 931325
Mahatma Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kollam, Kerala.
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