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Accountant

₹3.2L – ₹6.6L / yr2–6 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Chennai, TamilnaducontractPosted 25d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Accountant
School
Sherwood Hall SR SEC School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹3.2L – ₹6.6L per year
Experience
2–6 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 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
₹3.2L
per year
Typical
₹4.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹6.6L
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.
  • Established school — running for 55+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Accountant at Sherwood Hall SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Sherwood Hall SR SEC School, established 1971, is a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Accountant is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.2 LPA – ₹6.6 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sherwood Hall SR SEC School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

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 accommodation provided?

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Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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Role details

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About the school

Sherwood Hall SR SEC School

Key facts about Sherwood Hall SR SEC School

Key facts
Founded
1971
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
P DIVA KRISHNA
Affiliation #
1930022
Address
4 HARRINGTON ROAD 13TH AVENUE CHETPET CHENNAI TAMIL NADU, 4 Harrington Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600031

Sherwood Hall SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1971, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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