Staff Accountant applicants have rated the interview process at EY with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Staff Accountant roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at EY overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at EY as a Staff Accountant according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 17%
Personality test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
IQ intelligence test: 17%
Presentation: 17%
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Sterile - was not a warm or welcoming environment
Vague - provided little insight into salary, workload or career progression
Rigid work style - was advised that the role was to be strictly on-site
I applied online. I interviewed at EY (Montreal, QC) in Jan 2026
Interview
Easy, they are just asking behavourial questions. For a starting career in Halifax, the pay was low for a master degree. But they are willing to negotiate depending of your skills and your experience
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at EY (Vancouver, BC) in Sep 2025
Interview
Pre-recorded video interview, after you pass, you will have an interview with the hiring manager, and lastly partner. Be prepare to answer behavioral questions, and stay confident, don't stutter or have any funny body languages.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at EY (Vancouver, BC) in Sep 2025
Interview
The whole recruitment process took about two weeks, including a Hirevue interview followed by final interviews with a partner and a senior manager. I received the result three days after the final interview.
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Question 1
Why EY?
Why accounting?
Do you have any questions?