Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Vidya Vihar Residential School
- City
- Purnia
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹5.6L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
Accountant salary in Purnia — 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
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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
Vidya Vihar Residential School in Purnia, Bihar is accepting applications for a Accountant. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Vidya Vihar Residential School in Purnia, Bihar is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1996,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.0 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Vidya Vihar Residential School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
What is the average Accountant salary in Purnia?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Purnia. 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.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Accountant roles in Purnia.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Vidya Vihar Residential School
Key facts about Vidya Vihar Residential School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NIKHIL RANJAN
- Affiliation #
- 330061
Vidya Vihar Residential School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Purnia, Bihar.
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