The Bookkeeping is very general job and the work done by a book keeper depends from company to company. But normally a bookkeeper is responsible for keeping records concerning financial transactions. They can also perform different kind of works which includes accounting, inventory control, bookkeeping, purchasing and other administrative functions. They are also responsible for preparing financial statements and reports, collect funds, maintain legers, distribute money among different departments of the organization and calculate employee’s wages.
So, now let me tell you about some questions that are normally asked by the candidates during a bookkeeper interview.
1. Tell us something about your long term goals?
I want to secure a long term position of a bookkeeper in a dynamic organization where I can utilize my ten years experience in the accounting field and special skills in maintaining records, preparing financial statements and calculating errors for the benefit and growth of the enterprise.
2. What is the difference between liability and asset?
Liability and asset are two completely different things but without them it is impossible to successfully run a company. Assets are generally things that add value to the reputation to the company. There can be fixed assets like land, building, and current assets like stock, cash, debtors, inventory and bill receivable. Intangible assets can also be included like goodwill and patients. Liability is something that the company owes to other people, and it includes bill payable, bank loans and creditors.
3. Out of the other candidates that we have interviewed why should we choose you among the rest?
This is the most common question that is asked almost in every interview. While answering this question you need to think and answer it briefly, try to give a description of your skills and achievements to the employers. Be very positive and try to explain them how your back ground qualification really matches with the bookkeeping job description. You can also state your extensive experience in this field.
4. How can you help in the growth and progress of the company?
This question you need to answer to the point. Keeping in mind your job description, tell the employer how you can prove to be a benefit for their company. If you have had soft ware education and training then you can also include this in your answer.
5. Explain the difference between a profit and loss statement and the balance sheet?
A profit and loss statement is prepared from time to time for a specific period may be a month or a week; it is usually prepared to find out the actual profit and loss of the company. A balance sheet is always prepared at the end of the financial year and it is made to find out the true position of the company’s assets and liabilities.
These are some questions that are asked in a bookkeeper’s interview.
