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Accountant

at St Thomas Public School · Hooghly · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹2.1L – ₹2.4L / yr2–7 yrsCloses 25 Aug
Hooghly, West Bengalfull-timePosted 22d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Accountant
School
St Thomas Public School
City
Hooghly
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.1L – ₹2.4L per year
Experience
2–7 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
25 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Accountant salary in Hooghly — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹2.1L
per year
Typical
₹2.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹2.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Accountant

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Accountant at St Thomas Public School in Hooghly, West Bengal. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. St Thomas Public School, established 2018, runs as a secondary campus in Hooghly, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: as Accountant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. 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. 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 – ₹2.4 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 Thomas Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

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

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

How much experience do I need for this Accountant role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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.

What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

What is the average Accountant salary in Hooghly?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Accountant pay in Hooghly 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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

St Thomas Public School

Key facts about St Thomas Public School

Key facts
Founded
2018
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
ASHUTOSH KUMAR
Affiliation #
2430381
Address
JOYRAMBATI ROAD, HOOGHLY, Joyrambati Road, Hooghly, West Bengal, 722161

St Thomas Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Hooghly, West Bengal.

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  1. NTT / KG
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  7. Principal

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