Accountant — St. Thomas Academy, Kanchipuram

Est. 2017
₹15,500–24,000 /month(₹1.8L–2.9L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 8 Nov
● posted 7 Jun
Experience
3–7 yrs
Vacancies
2 openings

Job description

A vacancy has opened for a Accountant at St. Thomas Academy in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. St. Thomas Academy, established 2017, is a senior secondary campus in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the Accountant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. 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. 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 (₹1.8 LPA – ₹2.9 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 on this page and St. Thomas Academy will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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.

What you'll handle

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

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kanchipuram.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
St. Thomas Academy
CBSE · Kanchipuram · Est. 2017
2017
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
MARY MANJULA ALLAM
PRINCIPAL
1931108
AFFILIATION
Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

St. Thomas Academy lists ₹15,500–24,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.

Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 3–7 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.

How do I apply?

Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to St. Thomas Academy. You can follow it under My applications.

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