Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Sri Guru Gobind Singh SR SEC School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Chandigarh — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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
An opening for a Accountant in Chandigarh, Chandigarh at Sri Guru Gobind Singh SR SEC School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Sri Guru Gobind Singh SR SEC School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1956,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: the Accountant sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. 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 (₹3.5 LPA – ₹5.2 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Sri Guru Gobind Singh SR SEC School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Accountant job?
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What is the average Accountant salary in Chandigarh?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Chandigarh. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sri Guru Gobind Singh SR SEC School
Key facts about Sri Guru Gobind Singh SR SEC School
- Founded
- 1956
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PARMINDER JIT MANN
- Affiliation #
- 2630011
Sri Guru Gobind Singh SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1956, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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