Accountant — St.johns Public School, Chennai

Est. 2012 · senior secondary · English medium · Lake- Bund Road
₹3.4L – ₹4.6LCBSEpart-timeOn-site3–7 yrs2 openingsCloses 24 Nov
● posted 14 Jun

Job description

Overview

St.johns Public School is hiring a Accountant in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St.johns Public School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.4 LPA – ₹4.6 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 St.johns Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2012.

What you'll handle

·File GST/TDS returns and support audits.
·Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions.
·Process fee collection and reconciliations.
·Maintain school books in Tally/ERP.
·Produce monthly MIS for leadership.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

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  1. NTT / KG→
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  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
St.johns Public School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2012
2012
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SHANTHI SAMUEL
PRINCIPAL
1930509
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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