Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Teerath Academy
- City
- Pratapgarh
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
Accountant salary in Pratapgarh — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Accountant
at Teerath Academy
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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.
Job description
Overview
Teerath Academy in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh is hiring a Accountant. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Teerath Academy in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh: a secondary institution, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: the Accountant keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.4 LPA – ₹5.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Teerath Academy. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this Accountant vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
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.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
How much experience do I need for this Accountant role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Teerath Academy
Key facts about Teerath Academy
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- NILIMA SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 2134155
Teerath Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Accountant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Accountant roles in Pratapgarh (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Teerath Academy?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Pratapgarh campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Accountant band in Pratapgarh (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
4. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Accountant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Teerath Academy in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. What experience is most relevant to a Accountant role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Teerath Academy wants to picture you on day one.
6. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".