Technical Knowledge & Skills
1. Accounting Principles:
o Explain the difference between accounts payable and accounts receivable.
o How do you ensure accuracy in your work when balancing accounts or preparing
financial statements?
o What are the steps you take to close a set of books at the end of a financial
period?
2. Software Proficiency:
o What accounting software are you most familiar with?
3. Taxation & Compliance:
o Have you had any experience with filing taxes or dealing with tax regulations? If
so, what types of returns have you handled?
o How do you stay updated on changes in accounting laws and regulations?
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
4. Problem-Solving:
o Was there a time when you identified a significant discrepancy in a financial
report? If so, how did you handle it?
5. Analytical Thinking:
o How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with multiple deadlines and conflicting
priorities?
o Can you give an example of a complex financial issue you analyzed and how you
resolved it?
Attention to Detail
6. Accuracy & Precision:
o What steps do you take to ensure your financial reports are error-free?
o How do you handle repetitive tasks that require a high level of accuracy?
7. Attention to Detail:
o Can you describe a time when your attention to detail prevented a major issue?
Communication & Teamwork
8. Collaboration:
o Describe a situation where you had to work closely with a colleague or team to
complete a project.
9. Client Interaction:
o Have you had any experience working directly with clients or stakeholders?
Career Goals & Development
10. Motivation:
o What made you choose accounting as a career?
o Where do you see yourself in the next 2-3 years in terms of career development?
Behavioral Questions
11. Work Ethic:
o Tell me about a time when you had to meet a tight deadline. How did you manage
your time?
o Describe a situation where you had to adapt to a significant change at work. How
did you handle it?
