Chennai: Accountant — National Public School Job at National Public School
National Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Accountant — National Public School
- School
- National Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
National Public School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Accountant — National Public School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Campus size: 1000+. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
National Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Accountant.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: CBSE schools network in South India.
What you'll handle as a Accountant — National Public School
Own bookkeeping, vendor payments, payroll inputs and audit preparation.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
National Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
How much experience do I need for this Accountant — National Public School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
About National Public School
National Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1959, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
CBSE schools network in South India.
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