Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- St Hildas Higher Secondary School
- City
- Ooty
- State
- tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Ooty — snapshot
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Accountant
at St Hildas Higher Secondary School
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Accountant to join St Hildas Higher Secondary School in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About St Hildas Higher Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1895,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.1 LPA – ₹5.7 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St Hildas Higher Secondary School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
What is the salary for this Accountant role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St Hildas Higher Secondary School
Key facts about St Hildas Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1895
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
OUR MISSION The mission of St. Hilda’s School, Ootacamund, is to create an institution of excellence that integrates knowledge and learning, equipping students for life through the effective application of Christian values and academic rigor. Our aim is to nurture students academically, socially, and emotionally—enabling them to discern truth, articulate their faith, and become compassionate leaders and committed servants in their chosen fields. OUR VISION The vision of St. Hilda’s School, Ootacamund, is to prepare young women to lead faithful Christian lives, so that God may use them to serve others and strive toward building a better world.
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