Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- The Summit School
- City
- South 24-pargana
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in South 24-pargana — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Accountant
at The Summit 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 Summit School in South 24-pargana, West Bengal is hiring a Accountant. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. The Summit School, established 2015, runs as a senior secondary campus in South 24-pargana, 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. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. 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 (₹2.9 LPA – ₹4.1 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the The Summit School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How do I apply for this Accountant vacancy?
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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.
What qualifications are required for a Accountant?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Accountant positions.
Where exactly is The Summit School located?
The school is in South 24-pargana, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the average Accountant salary in South 24-pargana?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in South 24-pargana. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
The Summit School
Key facts about The Summit School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Lipika Banerjee
- Affiliation #
- 2430281
The Summit School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in South 24-pargana, West Bengal.
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