Graduate Accountant Programme — Blended WFH & Study Support

Ifac Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Exam & study package

Mentor support

Graduation day off

Blended work from home

Annual leave allowance

Bike to work scheme

Well-being benefits

Employee assistance programme

Wellness, social & charity activities

Christmas voucher

Job summary

Ifac is seeking Trainee Accountants across Ireland, including Kilkenny, offering hands-on experience and professional qualification support in a Top Ten firm. You’ll work with experienced professionals and gain exposure to accounting, tax, audits, and advisory tasks while developing fast in a dynamic environment.

This full-time Trainee contract provides structured mentorship, study support, and a pathway to professional qualifications within a supportive, community-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a third-level qualification in accountancy, finance, or business-related discipline.
• Commitment to completing a professional qualification.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial documents such as invoices, reports, and accounts.
• Help with data entry, bookkeeping, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support the team with tasks related to tax returns, audits, and budgeting.
• Work with spreadsheets and accounting software to organise financial information.
• Communicate with clients and team members to gather or clarify financial details.
• Support the team in maintaining client confidentiality of client information by complying with the relevant data and financial legislation.
• Learn about accounting processes, standards, and tools used in daily work.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to build knowledge and skills.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance or accounting team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication with clients

Willingness to learn

Education

Third-level qualification in accountancy, finance, or business-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ifac is seeking Trainee Accountants across Ireland, including Kilkenny, offering hands-on experience and professional qualification support in a Top Ten firm. You’ll work with experienced professionals and gain exposure to accounting, tax, audits, and advisory tasks while developing fast in a dynamic environment.

This full-time Trainee contract provides structured mentorship, study support, and a pathway to professional qualifications within a supportive, community-driven workplace.