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Accountant Test
An accountant test supports your recruitment process by ensuring you shortlist top-quality candidates for your accounting vacancies.
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What is an accountant test?
An accountant test is sent during the pre-screening stages of recruitment to candidates who have applied for an accounting role. It helps assess a range of skills that an accountant would need to be successful, such as numerical reasoning, attention to detail, good situational judgement, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and a range of problem-solving skills.
Using multiple-choice questions, each candidate is given a test score and evaluated. A high score suggests the candidate is likely to surpass minimum requirements and expectations in the role.
About the Accountant Test
An accountant is responsible for keeping and interpreting financial records, such as budgets, tax returns, and accounting ledgers.
An accountant test helps assess a range of the skills required to be a successful accountant.
Why should you use an accountant test for recruiting?
In order to shortlist the most suitable candidates for your accounting position, it’s important to use fair and unbiased ways of deciding who your best candidates are.
Traditional methods like resumes and online applications leave room for biased hiring, and it can also be challenging to differentiate candidates, particularly as many of them will demonstrate a similar level of experience.
An accounting test removes these challenges and provides the recruiter with the ability to make better-informed hiring decisions. The results from the test will give a clear insight into how well suited each candidate is, creating a more streamlined hiring process.
The test will highlight how adept a candidate is at the essential skills required for accounting positions, such as a strong numerical aptitude, good attention to detail and interpersonal skills. It also includes communication styles, work behaviours and critical thinking capacity.
Applicants that meet the requirements of the role can be shortlisted, while those who do not display the necessary skills can be removed from the process.
An accountant test would be suitable for the following roles:
- Forensic Accountant
- Auditor
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Secretary
- Administrative Specialist
- Accounting technician
- Accounting Assistant
- Certified Public Accountant
- Bank Examiner
View a sample report
Results for the Accountant Test along with other assessments the candidate takes will be compiled to produce a candidate report.
The report is automatically generated and available both online and as a downloadable pdf so they can be shared with other team members and employees alike.
How our test assesses accountant skills
Candidates will need to answer a range of questions that measure industry-specific technical skills where applicable (e.g. Microsoft Excel), soft skills (e.g. teamwork), aptitude (e.g. numerical reasoning) and relevant personality dimensions (e.g. integrity). The results present a holistic view of how well suited each candidate is for the job at hand, using a data-driven approach.
The format varies by type of question, including multiple-choice for aptitude and technical skills, situational judgement for soft skills and agreement on a Likert scale for the personality dimensions. This approach ensures candidates are being assessed in an accurate and fair manner, and that results reflect the true underlying qualities of each candidate.
The characteristics, abilities and knowledge necessary to be an accountant were identified using the US Department of Labor's comprehensive O*NET database. O*NET is the leading source of occupational information that is constantly updated by collecting data from employees in specific job roles.
During the development process, test questions were rigorously analysed to maximise reliability and validity in line with industry best practices. They were created by our team of I/O psychologists and psychometricians – who collaborated with subject-matter-experts – and field-tested with a representative sample of job applicants who have varying experience, just like you might find in a talent pool.
Each test is reviewed by a panel of individuals representing diverse backgrounds to check for any sensitivity, fairness, face validity and accessibility issues. This ensures each candidate has a fair chance of demonstrating their true level of expertise.
Our accountant test is monitored to ensure it is up-to-date and optimised for performance.
Our test platform
Our platform offers an extensive library of hundreds of tests, giving you the flexibility to select and combine them in any way that suits your hiring needs. From understanding specific role requirements to assessing general cognitive abilities, our diverse library ensures you can tailor your assessment process precisely.
- Multi-format.
- Our test questions come in various formats, including multiple-choice, true and false, ranking and situational judgment, all ensuring comprehensive candidate assessment.
- Role-specific simulations.
- Experience real-world scenarios with our role-specific simulations, providing accurate insights into candidates' performance, readiness and fit for the position.
- Adaptive scoring.
- Our adaptive scoring system evaluates responses in real-time, by adjusting to the candidate's ability level, enhancing accuracy and reliability.
Curated by our
team of experts
Scientifically validated by psychometric specialists
- Our team of assessment experts is made up of I/O psychologists, psychometricians, and subject matter experts who work closely together to ensure each test is accurate and reliable.
- Our subject matter experts are rigorously vetted and typically have several years of experience working in their industries and hold advanced credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key skills for an accountant?
Accountants need a range of key skills to be successful in their role, including:
- Numeracy
- Situational Judgement
- Business acumen
- Organisation
- Teamwork
- Strong interpersonal skills
- IT knowledge
- What types of accountants are there?
There are a range of accountant types including forensic accountants, auditors, investment accountants and project accountants. This test would be suitable for many of these types of roles.
- What is the cost for Neuroworx's accountant test?
Neuroworx operates on a monthly or annual subscription basis. We have several plans to suit your hiring needs, which you can check out here. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us to discuss a custom plan.
- Can I get a free trial?
Yes, simply sign up (no credit card is required) and we'll give you unlimited access for 7 seven days. Create as many jobs and test as many candidates as you want; you won't be charged a penny.
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