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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Shantiniketan World School
- City
- Aligarh
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Join Shantiniketan World School in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh as our next Accountant. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: Shantiniketan World School in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.0 LPA – ₹4.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Shantiniketan World School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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Can I negotiate the salary at Shantiniketan World School?
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What is the salary for this Accountant role?
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How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — Shantiniketan World School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Shantiniketan World School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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Key facts about Shantiniketan World School
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KRISHNA SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 2131537
Shantiniketan World School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
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