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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- St. Josephs Convent School
- City
- Nainital
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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- 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
Immediate opening: Accountant at St. Josephs Convent School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About St. Josephs Convent School: a senior secondary institution in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. 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. 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 (₹2.5 LPA – ₹4.8 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. Josephs Convent School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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What is the salary for this Accountant role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — St. Josephs Convent School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Josephs Convent School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Josephs Convent School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
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Key facts about St. Josephs Convent School
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Teresa
- Affiliation #
- 3530372
St. Josephs Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
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