Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala
- City
- Hoshiarpur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹2.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
Accountant salary in Hoshiarpur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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Accountant
at Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala
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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
Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala in Hoshiarpur, Punjab is seeking a Accountant who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala, established 2008, is a senior secondary school in Hoshiarpur, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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 (₹2.3 LPA – ₹2.8 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala
Key facts about Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAMANDEEP SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 1630754
Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
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Interview questions & answers for Accountant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Accountant roles in Hoshiarpur (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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".
2. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
3. 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.
4. Why do you want to work at Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Hoshiarpur campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. 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 — Sir Marshal Convent School, Village Bhaliala wants to picture you on day one.
6. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Accountant band in Hoshiarpur (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.