Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Sacred Heart SR SEC School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹6.6L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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Accountant
at Sacred Heart SR SEC School
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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
A vacancy has opened for a Accountant at Sacred Heart SR SEC School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Sacred Heart SR SEC School: a senior secondary institution in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1968,. 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. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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 (₹3.2 LPA – ₹6.6 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Sacred Heart SR SEC School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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 Chandigarh.
Where exactly is Sacred Heart SR SEC School located?
The school is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sacred Heart SR SEC School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Sacred Heart SR SEC School
Key facts about Sacred Heart SR SEC School
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VENITA JOSEPH
- Affiliation #
- 2630005
Sacred Heart SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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