Accounting Technician Test

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

  • What is an accounting technician skills test?

    An accounting technician skills test is an assessment that is designed to be used early in the recruitment process when hiring for someone with the right skills to be a successful accounting technician in the future.

    The test allows each candidate the same opportunity to demonstrate that they have the right level of skills, aptitude and competency to be taken further in the recruitment process. The test can be sent to each applicant via email for them to complete at home and in their own time, and the results are available immediately to help the hiring team decide which candidates are most likely to thrive in the advertised position.

    The accounting technician skills test is a multiple-choice assessment that is an efficient way for the recruitment team to filter through a large number of applicants and only take forward those who have what it takes in terms of aptitude, skill, and competency.

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

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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 technician skills test for pre-screening?

    Accounting technicians work within the finance department, and manage a variety of tasks from bookkeeping to tax, budgets, and invoices.

    When hiring for an accounting technician, many recruitment teams will be looking for candidates that have specific qualifications from recognized bodies like AAT or ACCA. The paper sift might be used to filter through the applicants for a specific degree or amount of experience, but when it comes to narrowing down a large candidate pool of similarly qualified people, using other recruitment strategies like interviews can be costly - in terms of finances and time.

    The accounting technician test can be applied early in the recruitment process - usually, directly after the paper sift - to assess each candidate on the skills and competencies that really matter to the role.

    For example, an accounting technician needs to have a good grasp of accounting principles and understand how to process invoices, receipts, and prepare financial reports - and this can come from the relevant qualification. However, accounting technicians also need to have an excellent eye for detail, great communication and teamwork skills, as well as being logical and good at problem solving. These aren't skills that are easy to assess through a paper sift or even in an interview - but the answers that the candidate gives in the assessment can demonstrate how competent they really are.

    For the recruitment team, the accounting technician test takes the guesswork out of filtering through a large pool of similarly qualified candidates - the easy-to-read results of the assessment will make it obvious which of the applicants should perform best in the role, so you can choose these to take further into the recruitment process.

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How our test measures accounting technician 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 be an accounting technician 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 technician test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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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.

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Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Accounting Technician Test FAQs

What should I look for when hiring an accounting technician?

An accounting technician should have some sort of qualification from a body like AAT or ACCA, but they also need to have an excellent grasp of math, commercial awareness, and be logical and thorough. They also need to be able to work well as part of a team, with great communication and interpersonal skills.

What software programs should accounting technicians know how to use?

Accounting technicians should be proficient in IT, especially when it comes to spreadsheets. The specific software that your business uses should be part of the criteria, as many accounting technicians will have knowledge and experience of major packages like Sage and Quickbooks, for example.

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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