Baker Tilly Interview Questions

The application process for Baker Tilly is as follows:

• Online application
• Assessment day
• Interview day

Assessment Day

The Baker Tilly assessment day consists of:

• Company presentation
• Verbal reasoning test
• Numeracy test
• Group exercise
• Lunch with current associates and candidates
• Interview

Following a successful assessment day, you will receive a call to organise a second stage interview within 72 hours.

Verbal & Numerical Reasoning Tests

The verbal reasoning test will last 30 minutes. The numerical reasoning test is 20 minutes.

Group Exercise

You will be separated into groups of around four candidates and asked to decide the best way to invest some money, from three options given to you. Your group must come to a unanimous decision.

Make sure you both speak and allow others to speak. If you can, subtly lead the conversation. If you do lead the conversation, it helps to get your points across early in the discussion.

Interview

In your assessment day interview you will be asked questions about your education, experiences and motivation for a career in accountancy.

Typical questions you may be asked include:

• Tell me about your education (and grades)
• Tell me about your degree
  • Why did you choose this subject?
  • Why did you get a 'your grade'?
• Are you satisfied with your academic achievements?
• Name a time you have had to give a presentation
  • Did it go well?
• How has accountancy changed over the last ten years? (Sarbanes-Oxley Act amongst others)
• What do you like about accountancy?
• Why Baker Tilly?
  • Where else have you applied?
  • Why do you think you would suit Baker Tilly?
• What can you bring to Baker Tilly?

Interview Day

• Competency-based interview
• Case study
• Case study discussion
• Office tour

Competency-Based Interview

Your interview will be two on one. You will be interviewed by a partner and a member of HR.

Case Study

You will be required to read through a business case study scenario for 45 minutes. You will then have to prepare a one page executive summary. You will then discuss the case study and your summary report with an interviewer. The questions that will be asked will force you to back up the conclusions you have drawn from the case study. There may also be a few competency-based questions.

Questions you may be asked include:

• How would Baker Tilly be involved in the situation? (referring to the case study)
• How would you chair a meeting? (referring to the case study)
• Why would you be an asset to Baker Tilly?

If you have been successful, you should receive an offer within a week of your assessment day.