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Octopus Energy Accountant Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
72.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Octopus Energy.

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Accountant

Finance · a year ago

Senior Easy Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process has 4 rounds. First, there's a 30-minute chat with HR. Then, a 45-minute interview with the Hiring Manager. After that, an hour-long meeting with the Hiring Manager and the Head of Finance & Accounting. Finally, a 30-minute meet-and-greet with a team member.

Confirmed questions6 questions
  • Tell me about your personal experience.
  • Can you explain booking entries?
  • Describe your project experience.
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Accountant

Finance · a year ago

Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral

Had an initial introductory call a few days after applying online. The company and recruiter gave a good impression. They told me they wanted to proceed and schedule a second interview. Never heard back from them again. Shows little respect for people's time.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Generic questions about work experience and skills.
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Accounts Payable Specialist

Finance · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

First I had a phone interview with the Talent Manager. After that, I moved on to a video interview with the Management team for the role. It was formal but also relaxed, and felt more like a conversation where everyone was open about expectations and what the job entails.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Could you introduce yourself and explain your career path that led you to apply for this position?
  • How do you manage your approach when faced with a high volume of tasks that cannot be finished by their deadlines?
  • Can you discuss your previous work experiences?

Octopus Energy Accountant Interview Questions

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How do you manage your approach when faced with a high volume of tasks that cannot be finished by their deadlines?

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Can you introduce yourself and discuss the current market issues?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 11 Octopus Energy interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 55.6%
Technical 22.2%
Presentation 11.1%
Other 5.6%
Case 5.6%

Interview difficulty

Easy 36.4%
Average 63.6%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 72.7%
Negative 27.3%