Graduate Programme 2026 | Cork

Mooreireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Cork is seeking graduates for its 2026 programme. Successful candidates will fast-track their careers to become qualified accountants with support in obtaining ACA or ACCA credentials. The role includes diverse training across tax, governance, and auditing, alongside in-house training and competitive benefits including salaries, exam fees, and study leave.

Benefits

Competitive market-based salary

22 days annual leave

Hybrid and agile working

Exam fees covered

Tuition fees covered

Paid study leave

Qualifications

• Third level graduate with a degree in accounting/business & finance.
• Energetic, analytical, and open-minded individuals are preferred.
• No prior practical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience in various accounting disciplines.
• Participate in internal audits and advisory services.
• Engage in tax compliance and planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 8 degree in accounting/business & finance

Job description

Graduate Programme 2026 | Cork

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Department: Multiple

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cork, Ireland

Our graduate programme fast tracks you to success, moving you from graduate to qualified accountant with either Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Moore has platinum status with ACCA, allowing ACCA trainees to avail of the exemption to prepare a training diary during the course of their traineeship with us.

Our programme is aimed at third level (level 8) graduates coming from accounting/business & finance academic backgrounds. You do not need to have had prior practical experience in an accounting firm in order to apply.

We offer a comprehensive traineeship to cover all aspects of your development. Alongside the varied work experience you will receive, we also provide our trainees with the best in house training.

Everything we do during our graduate programme is focused on providing you with the best possible training in the broadest range of accounting disciplines.

We will be recruiting in several of our Cork based teams including:

• Tax, where you will have the opportunity provide our clients with leading edge tax advice and compliance services. We offer tax planning solutions to help our clients deal with their taxes efficiently, and we provide a full suite of tax compliance service to help our clients meet their obligations. Services provided include:

• Personal Taxes
• Corporate tax
• VAT
• Employment Taxes
• Stamp Duty
• Corporate reorganisations and restructurings
• Succession planning for corporate & private clients
• Domiciliary / Residence Advice

Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA), a dedicated team who provide quality internal audit and related advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your traineeship will include:

• Evaluating internal controls
• Preparation and completion of internal audit work programmes
• Drafting internal audit reports as required by client assignment.
• Drafting internal audit plans and strategies.

Audit, with a wide range of clients across many sectors including manufacturing, shipping, property management, financial services, aviation, construction, leisure and hospitality, and technology your traineeship will include mentoring and development of skills in the areas of:

• Audit cases
• Audit exempt cases
• Financial statement preparation
• Corporation tax
• Management accounts
• VAT/PAYE & other tax areas

Medical and Professional, a team dedicated to supporting a significant portfolio of professional (medical consultants, GP’s, solicitors, barristers, auctioneers, vets, engineers and dentists) in Cork, where your traineeship will provide you with the best possible training in the broadest range of accounting disciplines including:

• Compliance accounts and preparation of same
• Corporate accounts (audit & audit exempt)
• Law Society Reporting
• Personal tax & tax planning
• Corporate tax
• Retirement planning
• Succession
• Forensic accounting
• Buying and selling a business
• Auctioneer client account reports
• Insurance broker accounts and regulatory matters

When applying, please be sure to select a preferred area from the above, a full and detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment process.

Diversity in Experience

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and we seek to attract talented individuals from a wide and diverse talent pool. Our business is made stronger by the different perspectives and experiences of our people and we feel it is important and in line with our values that we continue to build a workforce which is representative of our society as it is today.

Retain Your Academic Focus

Almost all of our work culminates in analysing something complex, breaking it down into something simple, understanding it, explaining it, and writing a meaningful and constructive report. We want people to help us do this, and to do it well. We are keen to meet and invest in bright, energetic, analytical, mathematical, open-minded and diligent students.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive reward structure including excellent salaries and an attractive package of core benefits, which we review regularly to ensure we remain competitive. Our benefits include:

• Competitive market based salary
• 22 days annual leave
• Hybrid and agile working
• Exam fees covered
• Tuition fees covered
• Paid study leave in line with recommended leave allowance by CAI/ACCA
• Cycle to work scheme