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What do Situational Judgement Tests assess?
A Situational Judgement Test or SJT is a type of psychometric test that presents candidates with real-life work situations and then asks them to decide on the best response to that situation. The Trainee Accountant SJT is a situational judgement test that is specifically geared towards trainee accountants and qualified accountants.
Typical roles that our Trainee Accountant SJT would be appropriate for are:
1. Apprentice Accountants
2. Trainee Accountants
3. Newly Qualified Accountants
Overview of the Trainee Accountant SJT
Our Trainee Accountant SJTpresents candidates with 16 distinct situations that trainee accountants and qualified accountants may find familiar. For each situation, candidates taking the test are asked to review four possible responses and select one response they consider ‘most appropriate’ and another as the ‘least appropriate’. As with all our SJTs, the Trainee Accountant SJT is untimed but typically takes up to 15 minutes to complete.
Accountancy firms like KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, Ernst & Young and many more are all using SJTs and other tests to support their recruitment process of trainee accountants and accountants. This is because SJTs are a great way to test a candidate’s reactions to commonplace work challenges. The accountancy sector is highly competitive, so employers will use SJTs as part of the hiring process, to ensure they're selecting the candidates who possess the necessary competencies to succeed in the role.
Our Trainee Accountant SJT measures 4 competencies / behaviours:
1. Purposeful Engagement: Supporting colleagues & fee earners in an effort to improve and maximise outcomes (i.e., efficiency & quality).
2. Creating Clarity: Establishing a clear, precise & accurate understanding of situations & tasks to facilitate effective action and valid decision-making.
3. Driving Peak Performance: Routinely delivering a high quality, efficient & adaptive client-focused service (i.e., colleagues, accountants & clients).
4. Professional Credibility: Demonstrating a genuine commitment to company standards and best practice.
Each competency comprises of 4 behavioural indicators, and each indicator is measured by a specific question in the Accountancy SJT. This ensures a comprehensive and valid assessment of the competency. It also ensures that the interpretive reports provided are accurate and valid.
Example Trainee Accountant SJT question
Trainee Accountant SJT - Sample Reports
On completion of the Trainee Accountant SJT, you can download 2 reports as standard:
1. Recruitment Report, where the content is designed for an organisation and supports a recruitment decision. This report provides tests scores, behavioural interpretation, and interview questions.
2. Candidate Report, where the content is designed for a candidate(s) and provides feedback on the test performance. This report provides behavioural interpretation and suggests development goals for improving their competencies.
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How to do well in your Accountancy SJT
To do well in our Trainee Accountant SJT, it is good to implement the following tips:
1. Emphasise Accuracy and Detail-Oriented Approach: Precision and a keen eye for detail are crucial for trainee and newly qualified accountants. In SJT scenarios, choose responses that demonstrate your ability to handle financial data accurately, pay close attention to details, and ensure consistency in accounting practices and records.
2. Demonstrate Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Regulations: A thorough understanding of accounting principles and regulatory compliance is essential. Opt for SJT responses that show your proficiency in applying accounting standards and regulations, your ability to stay updated with changes in financial laws, and your skill in interpreting and applying these laws in various accounting scenarios.
3. Show Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Trainee and newly qualified accountants must exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. In the SJT, select responses that highlight your capability to analyse financial data, identify discrepancies or areas of concern, and propose effective, logical solutions to financial problems.