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Accountant

₹2.6L – ₹5.0L / yr2–5 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Palakkad, Keralafull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Accountant
School
Nilgiri Public School
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.6L – ₹5.0L per year
Experience
2–5 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Accountant salary in Palakkad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹2.6L
per year
Typical
₹3.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹5.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Accountant

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Nilgiri Public School in Palakkad, Kerala is inviting applications for a Accountant. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Nilgiri Public School in Palakkad, Kerala: a secondary institution, established 2007, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.6 LPA – ₹5.0 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Nilgiri Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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.

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Is background verification done before joining?

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About the school

Nilgiri Public School

Key facts about Nilgiri Public School

Key facts
Founded
2007
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
USHA V R
Affiliation #
930945
Address
POLLACHI ROAD, PARA ELAPPULLY,PALAKKAD, Pollachi Road, Palakkad, Kerala, 678622

Nilgiri Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

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