Interview Questions to ask Accountants

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An interviewer's guide to useful questions to ask when recruiting in finance roles.

Excel

  • What Excel versions have you used?
  • What formulas have you used?
  • What Excel skills are you hoping to improve on?

Qualifications

  • What are you studying and what stage are you at?
  • When did you last sit an exam?
  • Do you currently receive study support?

Competency Questions

  • Give us an example of how you saved time and improved a process.
  • Have you been involved in any project work?
  • What are areas you want to improve on?

Future

  • Why are you looking to leave your current role?
  • What are you hoping to achieve in the next year?
  • What’s your five-year plan?

Culture

  • If you worked four days a week, what would you do with the fifth day?
  • What attracted you to the post?
  • What hobbies do you have?

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