Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- St. Francis School
- City
- Champawat
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹3.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Jul 2026
Accountant salary in Champawat — 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
at St. Francis School
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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
St. Francis School in Champawat, Uttarakhand is hiring a Accountant. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St. Francis School in Champawat, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1998, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Accountant brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.5 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and St. Francis School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Francis School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — St. Francis School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Francis School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Accountant roles in Champawat.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Accountant job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. Francis School
Key facts about St. Francis School
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JOSHY C V
- Affiliation #
- 3530259
St. Francis School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Champawat, Uttarakhand.
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Interview questions & answers for Accountant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Accountant roles in Champawat (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 — St. Francis School wants to picture you on day one.
2. Why do you want to work at St. Francis School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Champawat campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
3. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Accountant band in Champawat (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.
4. 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".
5. 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.
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 St. Francis School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.