Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Saraswati Vidhyalay
- City
- Surat
- State
- Gujarat
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
Accountant salary in Surat — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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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.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Accountant at Saraswati Vidhyalay in Surat, Gujarat. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Saraswati Vidhyalay in Surat, Gujarat functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Accountant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. 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. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹3.4 LPA – ₹3.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Saraswati Vidhyalay hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Saraswati Vidhyalay located?
The school is in Surat, Gujarat. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Accountant job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Saraswati Vidhyalay
Key facts about Saraswati Vidhyalay
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JATINKUMAR BHARATKUMAR VAGHANI
- Affiliation #
- 430587
Saraswati Vidhyalay is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Surat, Gujarat.
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Interview questions & answers for Accountant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Accountant roles in Surat (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What experience is most relevant to a Accountant role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Saraswati Vidhyalay wants to picture you on day one.
2. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
3. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
4. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Accountant band in Surat (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
5. Why do you want to work at Saraswati Vidhyalay?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Surat campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Accountant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Saraswati Vidhyalay in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.