Interview Questions for an Accountant

Accountant Interview

  • Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
  • What are the key challenges as an accountant?
  • Do you prefer being office or site based? Why?

  • What is your experience as an accountant?
  • What accounting/financial applications are you familiar with?
  • How do you describe complex accounting information to a client?
  • Give me an example of when you have used your financial knowledge to save a company/client money?

Interview questions and answers

  • How does government policy affect your role?
  • How do you react to demanding deadlines?
  • Give me an example of how you cope under pressure?
  • Is customer service an important part of this role?
  • Do you have any questions for me?