I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Octopus Energy (Londres, Inglaterra) in Feb 2020
Interview
Sent off my CV, had a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, then a face-to-face interview with my line manager. The telephone interview was very friendly and was trying to gauge if you'd fit the company's culture (enthusiastic about the idea of delivering uncomplicated, cheap, green energy to people) and the face-to-face interview was more geared towards your experience and suitability for the role.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Octopus Energy (Londres, Inglaterra) in May 2025
Interview
The process was smooth and professional. After applying online, I was contacted quickly for a phone screening, followed by a video interview with the AP Team Leads.
The questions were relevant, focusing on accounts payable experience, organisation, and handling deadlines. There were also a couple of logic/situational questions, but nothing too tricky.
Everyone I spoke with was friendly and made me feel comfortable. Communication was generally clear, though there were short gaps between stages. The whole process moved quickly overall, and I had an offer within a couple of weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell us about a time you spotted an error on an invoice or payment, and how you handled it?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Octopus Energy in Jul 2022
Interview
It was a two stage first process:
the first stage was a call with the recruiter who was lovely to speak to and just figuring out if I'd be a good fit for the role and company, very informal.
The second stage was an online interview with the senior management accountant and the accounts payable manager. There were questions about my past experience, ways I work best, logic questions and a friendly conversation, I was also given the chance to ask questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How many trains go through Oxford circus between 9am and 10am
If you have a 5L jug and a 3L jug how can you measure 4L of water?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Octopus Energy (Portadown, Craigavon, Northern Ireland) in Jul 2022
Interview
I had a phone call with talent acquisition and then a zoom interview before being offered the position. Straightforward process and a zoom interview was scheduled as I couldn't get time off from my current role.