Accountant – Branch Operations & Fee Management

Job Summary

We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the branch’s day-to-day financial and accounting activities. The role will primarily involve fee collection, fee follow-up, payment tracking, salary preparation, maintaining financial records, and coordination with the Branch Team and Head Office.

The ideal candidate should have good numerical skills, attention to detail, solid follow-up skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with parents, students, branch staff, and the Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

Fee Collection & Follow-up

- Manage and maintain accurate records of student fee collections.
- Follow up with parents/students regarding pending and overdue fee payments.
- Track payment commitments and ensure timely collection.
- Coordinate with the counselling/admission team for pending fee follow-ups and collection.
- Regularly update fee collection status and outstanding dues.
- Ensure all payments are properly recorded and acknowledged.

Branch Accounting

- Maintain day-to-day branch accounting and financial records.
- Record and reconcile cash, bank, online, and other payment transactions.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all financial transactions.
- Ensure timely updating of accounts and payment records.
- Support reconciliation of collections and accounts on a regular basis.
- Maintain proper records of receipts, invoices, expenses, and other financial documents.

Salary & Payroll Support
- Prepare the monthly salary statement/salary sheet for branch employees.




- Collect and verify attendance, leave, incentives, deductions, and other relevant salary inputs.
- Coordinate with the concerned Head Office/HR/Finance team for salary processing.
- Ensure salary-related information is accurate and submitted within the required timelines.

Coordination with Branch Team

- Coordinate closely with the Branch Manager and team members regarding fee collections and pending payments.
- Share regular updates on outstanding fees, collections, and payment commitments.
- Support the team in following up on pending admissions and fee-related requirements.
- Ensure timely communication of payment-related information to the concerned team members.

Coordination with Head Office

- Coordinate with Head Office Finance/Accounts teams regarding collections, reconciliations, salary processing, and financial documentation.
- Submit required reports and statements within the specified timelines.
- Address discrepancies and clarify financial/accounting-related issues with Head Office.
- Ensure branch-level financial processes are aligned with company policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

- Timely and accurate fee collection




- Reduction in outstanding/pending fees
- Accuracy of accounting records
- Timely fee follow-up and commitment closure
- Daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting
- Accurate and timely salary preparation
- Timely reconciliation of collections
- Compliance with financial processes and documentation
- Effective coordination with Branch Team and Head Office

Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, fee collection, or branch accounts.
- Good knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.
- Ability to work independently as well as coordinate effectively with a team.
- Experience in the education sector or fee-management environment will be an added advantage.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an accountable and proactive finance professional who can efficiently manage branch accounts, ensure timely fee collections, maintain accurate records, support salary preparation, and coordinate seamlessly between the branch and Head Office.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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