Accounts Payable Officer Interview Q&A (Simple and Clear Answers)

1. Tell me about yourself.

“I ran a business in Australia for 13 years and managed invoices, payments, and finances. This made me interested in accounting, so I started studying. Now, I am completing a Diploma in Bookkeeping & Accounting. I am very careful with numbers and always check my work for accuracy.”

2. Why did you apply for this role?

“I have experience managing invoices and payments and enjoy working with financial data. I want to use my skills in a company and continue learning.”

3. What are the most important skills for an Accounts Payable Officer?

“Accuracy, knowledge of invoice processing, and meeting payment deadlines.”

4. Do you have experience using accounting software?

“Yes, I have used Xero to process invoices, reconcile bank transactions, and manage financial reports.”

5. How do you ensure invoice accuracy?

“I always double-check invoice details, match them with purchase orders, and confirm approvals before processing payments.”

6. How would you handle an invoice mistake reported by a supplier?

“I would check the records, fix any mistakes, and communicate with the supplier. I would also make sure the mistake does not happen again.”

7. How do you handle high-volume invoice processing under tight deadlines?

“I organize my tasks by priority and work carefully to avoid mistakes. If needed, I ask my team for support.”

8. Do you have any questions for us?

*“What accounting system do you use?”
“How does the accounts payable team work with other departments?”