My first accounts interview!!!!

aaron0121

Hi Everyone,

I have my first accounts interview tomorrow and I'm mixed with both nerves and excitement.
I'm not quite sure on the type questions the interviewer will ask, I just hope that I can make a good
enough first impression as i really want this job :thumbup:

Can anyone offer any quick advice/tips for a first interview?

Thanks

Aaron

wbauk2002

Have water from them if they ask, it's friendly

Seem enthusiastic

Have ambition about you future and you want to learn

And write down 6 questions on paper and take them with you, make them picture you in the role, take a pen and pad and take notes,

I went on probs 10 interviews and didn't get 1 job, then I didn't a interview technique course through job centre and learnt these tips, and got first 2 jobs I went for and am workin an awesome job

aaron0121

Cheers for the advice Wbauk2002, how's the accounts assistant role coming along?

Folander

Hi Aaron,

Good eye contact, good handshake and good manners. Have clean shoes and clean nails.

Mention recs experience if you can and state how you see this as a great opportunity to learn and develop in the company. This shows you see the job as long term rather than a short term fix.

Drop into conversation you studying AAT and due to study ACCA/ACA as soon as (even if you're not) as it shows you are driven and committed.

Questions to ask.

- How does the position fit into the current team?
- What is the most challenging part of the role?

Do not ask about money or hours. Save that or the 2nd interview or offer.

Good luck.

aaron0121

Hi Folander,

I did mention on my covering letter, I'm currently studying level 4 and will be studying ACCA next year
but I'll mention again in the interview. The job title is an accounts assistant with general day to day activities
being; General administration tasks, Purchase Ledger, Bank reconciliations, Payment runs, Petty cash control,
Working on SAGE Software, Credit control, VAT returns, Ledger updates. So I will definitely have to show
a lot of enthusiasm for the job, as tbh the job may go to someone who has the experience of working in accounts.
Even if I don't get the job, it will still be a invaluable experience having my first interview with an accounts
firm.
Really appreciate the advice

Thanks

janwal

Hi Aaron

Congrats on getting an interview, sounds a great job to use all you have learnt so far on the AAT. They obviously see something or they wouldn't have offered you an interview. Brush up on your Sage just incase there may sometimes ask you to sit a small test. We ask all our interviewees to sit a maths test (not wanting to scare you!)

Be yourself and as already said takes some questions, you will never remember them if you try to commit to memory.

When is the interview?

Jan

aaron0121

Hi Jan,

A test wasn't mentioned when they offered me a interview but I'll take a calculator just in case

The interview is at three o'clock!!!

Thanks to everyone who have offered there advice and support, I have printed off so will keep going over
before my interview.

Jo Clark

How did it go Aaron, when will they let you know?

GemmaS

Hope it went well!!!!

aaron0121

Hi Jo,

The interview went ok I think, they will let me know in a couple of days if I've been successful.

Nothing was discussed about money/hours and I didn't mention anything about salary etc... So hopefully I will
have the opportunity of maybe a second interview :thumbup1:

Fingers crossed!!!!

aaron0121

Thanks Gemma

mandatory

Good luck! Hope you hear something from them soon, and something good too!

aaron0121

I hope so Manda, will let you know if i do

jane

Good luck Aaron, will be keeping my fingers crossed for you :thumbup:

aaron0121

Yesssssssssssssss I got the job, I start on the 8th of October!!!!!!!!!

To all those still looking for a break through in finding accounting work, IMO persistence is key, keep sending the
c.vs - covering letters and you just never know the dream job may just be around the corner
I completely understand it gets so disheartening when sometimes you don't even receive a reply from employers,
but you just have to keep at it.....will pay off eventually!!!!!

GemmaS

WELL DONE!!!!!!

You are so right... hard work and persistence is definatley the key.

I wish you all the best in your new job

aaron0121

Thanks Gemma

All the best with giving up smoking, you can do it :thumbup1:

janwal

Hi Aaron

Congratulations in getting the job.:thumbup:

All that work has paid off

Jan

GemmaS

aaron0121 wrote: »

Thanks Gemma

All the best with giving up smoking, you can do it :thumbup1:

Thanks Aaron.... its been hard but I'm glad I've stuck with it so far :001_smile:

If I can last to January I'm going to treat myself to a new laptop with them money I have saved :thumbup1:

aaron0121

Thanks Jan

There is always that worry of will the hard work actually pay off......as it's really really competitive for jobs and
stuff and it's only going to get tougher with AAT getting more and more popular. I was even contemplating
paying an accounts practise, just for voluntary work experience!

Hope you're finding level 4 ok so far

We're always here if you need any help

Jo Clark

Congratulations Aaron :001_tongue:

vickie88

Well done Aaron and good luck with your new job

Folander

Excellent news Aaron!

Good luck with it. Hope this drives you on to ACCA/ACA. It’s all falling into place……

StuartW

Well done Aaron - great to see hard work and determination paying off! :001_smile:

aaron0121

A massive thanks to everyone who have offered there kind words and support

mandatory

Congratulations on the new job Aaron!

JaffasGirl

Congratulations! I was in your position 5 months ago, and it is an amazing feeling. After two years looking and studying it was such an amazing relief.

Good luck with it, you'll really enjoy it. In some ways its that much sweeter because you havent had it easy!

yummy

Congratulations, Aaron!

i have felt your excitement on the new job. And your hard work has been paid off.
Thank you for sharing your experience. :thumbup1: