{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/the-lucknow-public-collegiate-ruchi-khand-i-sharda-nagar-lucknow-5726-accountant-6f428537",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow",
        "value": "9d366cdb-669a-4c03-8fc5-abcbfbe0b19f"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      }
    ],
    "title": "Accountant",
    "description": "The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is inviting applications for a Accountant. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow, established 1997, is a senior secondary school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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:\n- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Requirements:\n- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).\n- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.5 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
    "datePosted": "2026-06-25T00:00:00+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "#org:6225e65a-b5e1-4949-9627-4aca0a2ca024",
      "name": "The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow",
      "url": "http://www.collegiate.in/",
      "logo": "/api/media/logos/6225e65a-b5e1-4949-9627-4aca0a2ca024.webp",
      "sameAs": [
        "http://www.collegiate.in/",
        "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-lucknow-public-collegiate-ruchi-khand-i-sharda-nagar-lucknow-5726"
      ],
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow",
        "addressLocality": "Lucknow",
        "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh",
        "postalCode": "226019"
      }
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/the-lucknow-public-collegiate-ruchi-khand-i-sharda-nagar-lucknow-5726-accountant-6f428537",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/the-lucknow-public-collegiate-ruchi-khand-i-sharda-nagar-lucknow-5726-accountant-6f428537",
    "sji:schemaVersion": 2,
    "validThrough": "2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-06-30T08:05:43.648097+00:00",
    "directApply": true,
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow",
        "addressLocality": "Lucknow",
        "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh",
        "postalCode": "226019"
      }
    },
    "applicantLocationRequirements": {
      "@type": "Country",
      "name": "India"
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 345000,
        "maxValue": 597000
      }
    },
    "industry": "Education",
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 12
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is inviting applications for a Accountant. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow, established 1997, is a senior secondary school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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:\n• Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n• Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n• Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n• Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n• Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Requirements:\n• Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n• Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n• Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).\n• A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.5 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring an Accountant comfortable with Tally/ERP, fees, payroll inputs and statutory filings.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Maintain school books in Tally/ERP.",
    "Process fee collection and reconciliations.",
    "Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions.",
    "File GST/TDS returns and support audits.",
    "Manage vendor payments and petty cash."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Accountant",
      "body": "Own bookkeeping, vendor payments, payroll inputs and audit preparation."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Lucknow",
      "body": "Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Accountant role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a contract or permanent role?",
      "a": "This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?",
      "a": "Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line \"Accountant application — The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow\"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Ruchi Khand I, Sharda Nagar, Lucknow and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans."
    }
  ]
}