01 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Error Checking82%
Number Pad Data Entry74%
Bookkeeping and Accounting68%
Numerical Reasoning64%
Microsoft Excel78%
Compliance & Ethics70%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of finance skills.
The Payroll Administrator template combines Error Checking, Number Pad Data Entry, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Compliance & Ethics. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
6tests62minutes80questions in total
02 · 2 QUESTIONS · 2 MINUTES
Number Pad Data Entry
Shows how fast and how accurately candidates key in figures, in keystrokes per hour.
- Keying speed
- Accuracy
- Number entry
03 · 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
04 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Numerical Reasoning
Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.
- Tables & charts
- Percentages & ratios
- Interpreting figures
05 · 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
06 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Compliance & Ethics
Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.
- Ethical decisions
- Following procedures
- Raising concerns
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore accurate figures, records and financial processes.
You receive a result for each included test: Error Checking, Number Pad Data Entry, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Compliance & Ethics. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking payroll hours against approved timesheets.
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.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Explore a workplace example for a Payroll Administrator vacancy. Discuss the reasoning behind the answer alongside the assessment results.
Payroll Administrator: workplace exampleWorkplace example
An employee has 32 approved hours at £15 per hour and four overtime hours at £22.50 per hour. Ignore deductions.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Payroll Administrator assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when checking payroll hours against approved timesheets.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking payroll hours against approved timesheets to explore practical application. Ask how they would check authorised hours, reconcile a payroll total and resolve an exception.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- Number Pad Data EntryUse a short Number Pad Data Entry work sample to explore how they apply keying speed and accuracy.
- Bookkeeping and AccountingUse a short Bookkeeping and Accounting work sample to explore how they apply double entry and ledgers and trial balance.
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
- Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
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 Payroll Administrator vacancy?
Yes. Start with Error Checking, Number Pad Data Entry, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Compliance & Ethics, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Error Checking to explore comparing records. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Payroll Administrator work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking payroll hours against approved timesheets to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Error Checking included?
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure. Check matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Payroll Administrator assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 62 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 Error Checking, Number Pad Data Entry, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Compliance & Ethics 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.
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