Graduate Programme, Accountancy - Cork (Sept 2027)

Sw-Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training towards pro f 1

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Option to purchase additional holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Shared parental leave

Job summary

S&W in Cork is launching a Graduate Accountancy Programme starting September 2027. This full-time office-based role offers exposure to statutory and management accounts, VAT and cloud accounting, with structured training and study support.

You will work with the Accountancy Team, learning from experienced colleagues while pursuing ACCA/CAI qualifications, and building a broad foundation in accounting and advisory services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline.
• Leaving Certificate minimum 400 points; Maths and English at O2/H5 or equivalent.
• Commitment to pursuing ACCA or CAI qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT, and cloud accounting.
• Gain exposure to clients across various industries while learning from experienced colleagues.
• Combine professional training with hands-on experience through the CAS program.

Skills

Curious

Eager to learn

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

2:2 degree (any discipline)

ACCA/CAI qualification pathway

Job description

Graduate Programme, Accountancy - Cork (Sept 2027)

• Full-time
• Office Location: Cork

Why Start Your Career at S&W?

Starting your career is about more than just a job. It's about the people you learn from, the relationships you build and the experiences that shape you. Whether that's passing an exam, achieving a personal milestone or celebrating success with your colleagues, you'll be part of a team that's invested in your growth, celebrates your achievements and supports you to be yourself.

At S&W, you'll be given meaningful responsibility from the start, alongside the support and guidance needed to help you succeed. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, develop valuable professional skills and build confidence as your career progresses.

As a growing accountancy and advisory firms, we offer a balance of opportunity and support. You'll learn from people at every level of the business, gain exposure to a variety of clients, industries and experiences, and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful career.

The Accountancy Team at S&W

Our Business Outsourcing Services team helps businesses manage their finances, meet their reporting requirements and improve the effectiveness of their finance functions. Working with clients of different sizes, sectors and stages of growth, you'll gain first-hand experience of how businesses operate while helping them navigate day-to-day challenges and achieve their ambitions.

What sets S&W apart is the breadth of experience you'll gain from the start. You'll work closely with a diverse range of businesses, gaining exposure to accounting, technology and advisory projects that go beyond traditional compliance work. This breadth of experience, combined with structured training and support, will help you build a strong foundation for a successful career in accountancy and business advisory.

What Will You Be Doing?

As part of our Business Outsourcing Services team, you'll work closely with clients and their finance teams, supporting them with everything from statutory accounts and management reporting to VAT, bookkeeping and cloud accounting solutions. By combining technical expertise with practical advice, you'll help businesses operate more effectively and make better-informed decisions.

Alongside your work, you'll study towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) qualification, combining professional training with hands-on experience across a diverse range of clients and industries. This blend of technical learning and practical responsibility will help you develop a deep understanding of accounting, finance and business, providing a strong foundation for a successful career in accountancy and advisory services.

Your work will include:

• Working with a diverse range of clients, supporting the delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and cloud accounting solutions.
• Building an understanding of our clients, their businesses and the challenges and opportunities they face.
• Preparing financial information and contributing to the delivery of high-quality client service.
• Developing expertise in cloud accounting platforms and digital finance technologies.
• Supporting clients with accounting queries, providing practical advice and helping to identify effective solutions.
• Using technology and automation to help clients improve efficiency and enhance their finance processes.
• Supporting software implementation, system optimisation and finance transformation projects.
• Managing priorities across a portfolio of clients while developing strong organisational, commercial and relationship-building skills.

To Be Successful in This Role

You'll be someone who:

• Is curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges
• Enjoys working with others and building positive relationships
• Has a keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems
• Is proactive and looks for ways to make a positive contribution
• Takes ownership of their development and is motivated to achieve their goals

You’ll also need to:

• Be committed to working towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) qualification
• Have some accountancy experience, as part of your education or work experience
• Have obtained or be predicted a minimum 2:2 degree, in any discipline
• Minimum 400 Leaving Certificate points (or equivalent)
• Leaving Certificate O2 or H5 in Maths and English (or equivalent)

We’ll support you throughout your qualification journey with a leading UK training provider, dedicated study time and practical experience that complements your learning.

You’ll join as part of a cohort and benefit from a strong support network that includes experienced colleagues, a buddy and our Learning & Development team. From your first day, you’ll have people around you to guide you, answer questions and help you make the most of every opportunity.

As a Colleague at S&W, You’ll Have Access to Benefits That Include

• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support
• Shared parental leave

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.