Accounting Clerk Test

When looking to fill an accounting clerk position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. An accounting clerk skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is an accounting clerk skills test?

    Accounting clerks are responsible for classifying and recording the data needed to accurately put together financial reports and records. They may also need to answer questions on data, verify facts and figures and locate key information when needed.

    The accounting clerk skills test assesses prospective accounting clerks to ensure they have the skills and experience listed on their CV, and that they’re able to fulfill the basic demands and requirements of the role.

    Recruiters or hiring managers can use the test early on in the recruitment process to screen candidates, and ensure only the best person or people make it through to the interview stage.

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  1. What is an accounting clerk skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the accounting clerk skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures accounting clerk skills
  4. Accounting Clerk Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the accounting clerk skills test for pre-screening?

    The accounting clerk test will probe candidates on their mathematical competency, their ability to work with numbers and their understanding of basic accounting terminology, principles and theories. The test is a really useful pre-screening method as it ensures recruiters and hiring managers are only taking the time to meet really strong candidates.

    The accounting clerk test also allows you to check candidates’ skills against the qualifications and experience listed on their CV to check they're at the accounting level you’d like or expect them to be before making any decisions. This is another really useful time and cost-saving trick for recruiters and hiring managers.

    Usually multiple-choice, the questions on the accounting clerk test need to be answered under tight time conditions which adds to the complexity of the test.

    The accounting clerk test can be used in the hiring process for the following roles:

    Another good reason to use the accountancy clerk test as part of a balanced recruitment process is to improve the fairness of your hiring method. Making decisions on who to interview, or take forward to the next round of the process, based on the data of a test result helps remove unintentional bias and gives candidates a fairer chance at succeeding based purely on merit.

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How our test measures accounting clerk skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to become an accounting clerk were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our accounting clerk test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Predictor of job success

Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Accounting Clerk Test FAQs

What is SWOT in accounting?

SWOT is an acronym for ‘strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats’ and is a means of looking at internal strengths, weaknesses and opportunities against external threats. It’s a way of optimizing to be better than the competition.

What kind of interview questions should I ask an accounting clerk?

As well as standard interview questions such as ‘why do you want to work here’ and ‘what are your strengths and weaknesses’ you should ask questions more specific to the role such as ‘tell us how your skills and experience would benefit you in this role’ or ‘demonstrate your understanding of x’.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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