Accountant –

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance & Administration

Reports To: Principal / Administrative Officer / School Management

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified, responsible, and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the school’s day-to-day financial operations. The candidate will maintain accurate accounts, manage fee records, process payments, prepare financial reports, and ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
- Manage student fee collection, receipts, refunds, and outstanding fee records.
- Maintain cash book, ledger, journal, vouchers, and other accounting records.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Handle invoices, bills, payments, expenses, and purchase records.
- Perform regular bank reconciliation and maintain banking records.
- Monitor school income and expenditure.
- Assist in preparing and monitoring the annual school budget.
- Maintain payroll and salary-related records.
- Maintain records related to taxes, statutory payments, and other financial requirements.
- Coordinate with auditors and provide required financial documents.
- Monitor outstanding fees and prepare collection reports.




- Maintain proper filing and confidentiality of financial records.
- Prepare financial statements and reports for the Principal and School Management.
- Use Tally/accounting software and MS Excel for daily accounting activities.
- Support management in financial planning, budgeting, and cost control.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com.) / Accounting / Finance or equivalent.
- Valuable knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Tally/accounting software.
- Knowledge of basic taxation and statutory compliance will be an advantage.
- Previous experience as an Accountant, preferably in a school or educational institution, is preferred.

Key Skills
- Strong accounting and numerical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Tally and MS Excel proficiency
- Fee and payroll management
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Record keeping and documentation
- Time management
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Good communication and organizational skills

Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: 2–5 years preferred

Position: School Accountant

Location: [School/Institution Location]

Work Location: In person

📌 Accountant (Thanjavur)
🏢 Meridian International Academy
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