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Accountant

₹3.4L – ₹6.7L / yr3–8 yrsCloses 28 Aug
Palakkad, Keralafull-timePosted 11d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Accountant
School
St. Mary's Public School
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹3.4L – ₹6.7L per year
Experience
3–8 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
28 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Accountant salary in Palakkad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹3.4L
per year
Typical
₹5.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹6.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Accountant to join St. Mary's Public School in Palakkad, Kerala. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. St. Mary's Public School in Palakkad, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1998,. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
  • Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
  • Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
  • Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
  • Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.4 LPA – ₹6.7 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Mary's Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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What is the average Accountant salary in Palakkad?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Accountant pay in Palakkad varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

How do I apply for this Accountant vacancy?

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What's the interview process like for this role?

Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

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.

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About the school

St. Mary's Public School

Key facts about St. Mary's Public School

Key facts
Founded
1998
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SUJATHA V.N
Affiliation #
930896
Address
MANGALAMDAM (PO), PALAKKAD DIST, KERALA, Mangalamdam (po), Palakkad, Kerala, 678706

St. Mary's Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

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