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Accountant job description template

A ready-to-edit job description and six interview questions for a accountant. Replace the [brackets] with your details.

Accountant: job description

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details.

About the role

We are looking for an accountant to keep our books accurate and up to date, prepare reports and support month-end and year-end closing.

Responsibilities

  • Record daily transactions and reconcile bank and supplier accounts.
  • Prepare invoices, payments and payroll inputs on time.
  • Prepare monthly reports and support month-end and year-end closing.
  • Prepare data for tax and statutory filings, following [local regulations].
  • Keep documents organised and ready for audits.
  • Flag unusual items and suggest improvements to our processes.

Requirements

  • Degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • [X] years of experience in [general accounting / accounts payable / tax].
  • Experience with [accounting software, e.g. MISA, Fast, Xero, QuickBooks] and Excel.
  • Good knowledge of [local accounting standards and tax rules].
  • Careful, organised and comfortable working to deadlines.

Nice to have

  • Professional certificate such as [ACCA / CPA / VACPA].
  • Experience in [industry].
  • Experience working with external auditors.

What we offer

  • [Salary range and currency]
  • [Benefits: insurance, leave, allowances]
  • [Working hours and location]
  • [Learning and growth opportunities]

Interview questions

  1. 1.Walk me through how you close the month.

    Listen for: A clear sequence, checks along the way and what they do when numbers do not match.

  2. 2.Tell me about a mistake you found in the books. What did you do?

    Listen for: Reporting it promptly, fixing the cause, not only the symptom.

  3. 3.How do you stay accurate when there are many deadlines at once?

    Listen for: Prioritising, checklists and asking for help early.

  4. 4.Which accounting tools have you used, and how comfortable are you in Excel?

    Listen for: Specific examples such as reconciliations or pivot tables.

  5. 5.How do you keep up with changes in tax and accounting rules?

    Listen for: Trusted sources and a habit of checking.

  6. 6.How would you explain a budget variance to someone who is not an accountant?

    Listen for: Plain language and a clear next step.

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