Finance Grad Programme 2026 – ACA / ACCA Accredited

Ryanair Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Europe seeks graduates for its 2026 Grad Programme. This structured programme offers rotations in Finance, supporting you in obtaining an internationally recognised accounting qualification. Applicants should have a relevant degree and demonstrate strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. The role includes competitive salary, travel benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary that increases in Year 2

Discounted and unlimited travel

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Annual Leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• Studied a relevant degree programme and secured a 2.1 or above or be on track to.
• Graduated/finished university no earlier than 2024.
• Hold the unrestricted right to live and work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Finance department and gain experience in different areas.
• Support the process of gaining an internationally recognised accounting qualification.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics

Job description

Overview

Looking for a challenging and rewarding Grad Programme? Do you want to work for an industry leader where career progression is a given if you work hard and are dedicated? Then join the 2026 Ryanair Grad Programme, the best available programme in Europe! We have grad programmes across our entire business where you will get the chance to rotate across teams (and across our network) in your preferred dept allowing you to gain transferable skills and a deep understanding of Ryanair and its operations, to set you up on a career path to the skies! Across the 3.5 years of the programme, our grads will get continued mentorship from our senior leadership team, will be part of a structured programme providing you trips, tips and insights into Europe’s largest airline which will allow you to develop while we grow to be The World’s Largest Airline.

The Programme

The Programme:

Ryanair have partnered with both ACA and ACCA to provide a three and a half year training contract in the unique environment of Europe’s largest airline group. Throughout your time here you will rotate through our Finance department (and for the adventurous at heart maybe even a stint abroad in one of subsidiary airlines!) all while being supported through the process of gaining an internationally recognised accounting qualification.

Areas of the business you will spend a six month rotation in include:

• Fuel/Insurance
• FP & A
• Banking
• Internal Audit
• Tax
• Management Accounting

The Application Process

We are big on motivation here in Ryanair and want to hear from Grads who have a genuine interest in working for Ryanair. As part of the application, please put in your preferences as to which department you’re keen to work in the most but our Talent Team will review your application and may reach out if they feel you are more suitable for other departments

Applications will remain open until 31st January2026 But we recommend getting your application in earlier as like our aircraft we like to be on-time! Everyone we hire at Ryanair needs to show the skills and behaviours that have helped us to achieve our growth over the last 40+ years and we expect candidates to demonstrate a hardworking and entrepreneurial spirit during the interview process.

If we decide to progress your application you will be invited for an phonecall (so if an Irish number is calling, make sure you answer), followed by a Microsoft Teams interview. As part of the process, all grads must come to Dublin for a Face to Face interview.

To ensure you are putting your best foot forward, please make sure that you pay attention to the application and ensure that all information supplied is accurate. In the cover letter please state why you want to join the Ryanair Graduate Programme and let us know about which areas that you are particularly interested in working in.

Requirements

• Studied a relevant degree programme (Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics etc) and either secured a 2.1 or above or be on track to
• Must have graduated/ finished university no earlier than 2024
• Hold the unrestricted right to live and work in Ireland and travel freely throughout the network.
• Strong analytical ability to drive efficiency, quality and continuous improvements
• Ability to work in a pressurised and fast paced environment
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good sense of humour and doesn’t take themselves too seriously!!!!
• Competitive salary that increases in Year 2!
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year