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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Sunshine High School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Darjeeling — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Sunshine High School is recruiting a Accountant in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Sunshine High School in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling functions as a secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.7 LPA – ₹4.4 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sunshine High School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Can I negotiate the salary at Sunshine High School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Where exactly is Sunshine High School located?
The school is in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sunshine High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — Sunshine High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sunshine High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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Key facts about Sunshine High School
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Sunshine High School , a co-educational English Medium school situated in Kurseong just few minutes walk from Kurseong Railway Station and the taxi stand. Our Aim is to provide students value education with holistic approach. Sunshine high School believes that education is not about accumulation of bookish knowledge and passing examinations. Our aim is to prepare our children 'For A Better Tomorrow'. With this vision, we focus on the development of each students skills, sense of logic, and general academic and social discipline. Most importantly, we aim to foster a lasting love of learning which will extend outside the school curriculum and beyond the students years at Sunshine. True to the words of Robert Frost, who said, 'I am not a teacher, but an awakener'. https://www.facebook.com/sunshinekurseong?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
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