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Accountant

₹3.1L – ₹5.7L / yr2–6 yrsCloses 22 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadupart-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Accountant
School
Sairam Vidyalaya
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹3.1L – ₹5.7L per year
Experience
2–6 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
22 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Accountant salary in Chennai — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹3.1L
per year
Typical
₹4.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹5.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Accountant

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 16+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sairam Vidyalaya is hiring a Accountant in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Sairam Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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 (₹3.1 LPA – ₹5.7 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. Submit your application here so Sairam Vidyalaya 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

What qualifications are required for a Accountant?

The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Accountant positions.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Sairam Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What is the average Accountant salary in Chennai?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Accountant pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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.

What is the salary for this Accountant role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

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Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Sairam Vidyalaya

Key facts about Sairam Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MAYILVAHANAN C
Affiliation #
1930478
Address
NO: 5, MADIPAKKAM MAIN ROAD, MADIPAKKAM., No: 5, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600091

Sairam Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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