01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES
Bookkeeping and Accounting
Checks double entry, ledgers, reconciliations and period-end adjustments, following IFRS.
- Double entry
- Ledgers and trial balance
- Period-end adjustments
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Bookkeeping and Accounting82%
Basic Math74%
Error Checking (Foundation)68%
Microsoft Excel64%
QuickBooks78%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of finance skills.
The Accounts Assistant template combines Bookkeeping and Accounting, Basic Math, Error Checking (Foundation), Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
5tests60minutes108questions in total
02 · 35 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Basic Math
Checks everyday arithmetic, percentages and quick mental calculation.
- Arithmetic
- Fractions & percentages
- Working with quantities
03 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking (Foundation)
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
04 · 18 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Microsoft Excel
Checks the spreadsheet work the job actually needs, from formulas and lookups to clean analysis.
- Formulas & functions
- Working with data
- Tables & charts
05 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
QuickBooks
Checks the bookkeeping software knowledge used for everyday finance tasks.
- Setup & transactions
- Banking & reconciliation
- Financial reports
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore accurate figures, records and financial processes.
You receive a result for each included test: Bookkeeping and Accounting, Basic Math, Error Checking (Foundation), Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary.
Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.
A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.
GO A STEP FURTHER
See how they handle real figures.
Add the Finance Case Study to this assessment. Candidates work through a short pack of emails, tables and charts, then answer questions on budget variance, cash flow, margins and costs.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Explore an example in the context of reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Accounts Assistant assessment results.
Accounts Assistant: reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summaryWorkplace example
An invoice register totals £12,000. Payments of £9,000 have been recorded against it.
| Invoice total | Payments recorded |
|---|---|
| £12,000 | £9,000 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Accounts Assistant assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Bookkeeping and Accounting, Basic Math, Error Checking (Foundation), Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary to explore practical application. Ask them to explain the reconciliation, show their checks and describe how they would resolve a mismatch.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Bookkeeping and AccountingUse a short Bookkeeping and Accounting work sample to explore how they apply double entry and ledgers and trial balance.
- Basic MathDiscuss calculations involving quantities, fractions or percentages.
- Error Checking (Foundation)Check matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
- QuickBooksDiscuss how they would check transactions and reconcile records.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Accounts Assistant vacancy?
Yes. Start with Bookkeeping and Accounting, Basic Math, Error Checking (Foundation), Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Bookkeeping and Accounting to explore double entry. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Accounts Assistant work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Bookkeeping and Accounting, Basic Math, Error Checking (Foundation), Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Bookkeeping and Accounting included?
Checks double entry, ledgers, reconciliations and period-end adjustments, following IFRS. Use a short Bookkeeping and Accounting work sample to explore how they apply double entry and ledgers and trial balance. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Accounts Assistant assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 60 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.
Will I see a separate result for each test?
Yes. Review Bookkeeping and Accounting, Basic Math, Error Checking (Foundation), Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.
Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?
After signup, your Accounts Assistant selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.
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