"In my current position, we primarily use Bookkeeping Assistant, but we've also used TimeSaver Pro. I also have experience working in Spreadsheet Express and LedgerMax, and I enjoy the challenge of learning a new software. However, Bookkeeping Assistant is the programme I'm most comfortable working with, and I like it the best because of how user-friendly it is."

"I'm extremely comfortable working with computers, and I enjoy learning about new forms of technology that may help make the workplace more efficient. In fact, in my current company, I helped to research and select a new software programme used it to help streamline our payroll processing. I taught myself to use the software, and I was responsible for training our entire accounting department on how to use it."

"In my current position, I use a combination of manual time clock and digital time clock data. I use manual time clocks to calculate employee timesheets, and I use digital time clock data to calculate employee data. I always review my work afterward to ensure I didn't make any mistakes when processing payroll."

"I enjoy multitasking and completing may different tasks in a day, and I believe my strong multitasking skills are what make me an excellent accounting assistant. To stay organised, I like to make a daily checklist and schedule for myself. I start by designating which days require payroll processing, list my tasks based on their deadlines, and reserve part of my day for responding to clients."

"As an accounting assistant, it's important to me that my work is completely accurate to prevent financial issues. When I finish a project, I like to take a break from the assignment for a few minutes before I submit it or approve it. This allows me to review my work a final time with a new perspective, and I like to review my work slowly to avoid sloppy mistakes."

"In my current position, I use a schedule I developed with my manager to handle accounts payable tasks correctly and in a timely manner. I evaluated our most common due dates to pay creditors and vendors, and I established a timeline based on these dates. By using regular dates, creditors and vendors knew when to expect our payments, and I improved the overall efficiency of our accounts payable process by removing the guesswork of deadlines."

"As an accounting assistant, I believe my strongest skills are my multitasking abilities and my communication skills. My ability to multitask allows me to balance a variety of projects at the same time with the ability to be flexible to change. My communication skills help me share ideas internally and easily resolve client issues to ensure their satisfaction."

"At my previous company, a client contacted us because they felt we overcharged them on their monthly invoice after we increased one of our standard fees from 3% to 5%. I apologised for the potential mistake, and I assured them I would personally research the matter. I reviewed their ledger to verify the amount was correct and explained why their bill was higher and what this meant for future invoices."

"I recently completed my bachelor's degree in finance. I chose to pursue finance to provide me a broader understanding of economics, and I completed several accounting courses during my studies. I'm considering pursuing an accounting-related certification to help me keep current with my skills."

"At my current company, our firm is rather small. However, I reconcile and prepare general ledgers consistently with the help of my accounting team members. I'm excited about this opportunity at a larger firm to help me grow my general ledger preparing skills."

"As an accounting assistant, handling confidential information is a daily occurrence for me. However, this frequency doesn't mean I take the responsibility any less seriously. Prior to sharing any confidential information, I review our records to ensure the requester has the proper authorization and rights, especially before sharing any copies of records."

"Within the next five years, I'd like to advance into a senior accountant position, and I hope to do so with your company. I'm very happy as an accounting assistant right now, but I'd like to further develop my skills before I seek a promotion. My short-term goals include learning more about new bookkeeping software and exploring ways to develop my leadership skills."

"As an accounting assistant, keeping a schedule and calendar is very important to me. This allows me to identify all of my important deadlines and organise my workload effectively. When I begin to feel stressed or overwhelmed, I often seek a second opinion from my manager to ensure I'm making the right decisions for prioritizing my tasks."

"If I noticed a discrepancy, I'd further investigate the issue to identify the cause. I'd review other financial statements to find the correct information, and I'd reach out to others who work with the account to see what they may know about the situation. Once I found a solution, I'd update the ledger and make a note of what I updated and why."

"As an accounting assistant, organisation is incredibly important to me. I've developed a comprehensive system for filing out records, and I complete regular audits to ensure all records and files are in the correct places. To manage all of my tasks, I use digital calendar systems with reminders of important dates that I review daily and update frequently."