Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- The Lawrence School
- City
- Nilgiris
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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Accountant
at The Lawrence School
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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
The Lawrence School is hiring a Accountant in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. The Lawrence School, established 1858, is a senior secondary school in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.4 LPA – ₹3.6 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by The Lawrence School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How do I apply for this Accountant vacancy?
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Is school transport available for staff?
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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.
Where exactly is The Lawrence School located?
The school is in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Accountant listing is usually welcome.
Can I negotiate the salary at The Lawrence 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.
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Key facts about The Lawrence School
- Founded
- 1858
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dhavala Venkata Someswara Rao
- Affiliation #
- 1930001
The Lawrence School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1858, located in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu.
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