Kerry Internship Programme 2027 - Finance

ACCA Careers; Ireland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship salary €27,600 pro-rated

Graduate Programme fast-tracked

Networking with interns and colleagues

Job summary

Kerry is offering an Accounting & Finance internship in Tralee, Ireland. Start date January 2027 for 9 months, on-site.

You will join a Corporate Finance team with exposure to Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury or Intellectual Property, gaining real finance experience in a global business. Applicants must be legally eligible to work full-time in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Accounting and Finance, Business, Maths, or Statistics.
• On track for a 2:1 degree or equivalent.
• Curious and organised; eager to learn.
• Willing to explore AI and new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Copilot.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review and preparation of financial statements.
• Coordinate queries between auditors, site accountants and the Group Financial Reporting team.
• Upload signed and approved financial statements to our compliance database.
• Prepare Interim Management Reports and stock exchange announcements.
• Contribute to team projects and day-to-day priorities in Corporate Finance.

Skills

Curiosity

Organised

Ownership

AI technologies

Copilot

Communication

Education

Accounting & Finance or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copilot

Job description

Grow Your Future at Kerry

At Kerry, our purpose -

Description

Key Internship Details

Where Tralee, Ireland
Start date January 2027
Duration 9 months
Working model on-site

Grow Your Future at Kerry

At Kerry, our purpose - Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life - comes to life through science, innovation and sustainable nutrition. From food and beverage to pharma, our teams use insight, technology and science-backed solutions to help solve real-world challenges for people, society and the planet. Our impact reaches billions, but it starts with curious people, fresh ideas and teams who care about making a difference. If you’re looking for a place to learn, contribute and build real experience with purpose, Kerry could be the place for you.

Our Internship Programme Your First Step into Kerry

Our internships give you a real introduction to Kerry - our people, our work and the impact we’re creating through sustainable nutrition. With opportunities across Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe, you’ll have time to learn, contribute and get a feel for where your career could go next. Demonstrate your potential during your internship and your application for our Graduate Programme will be fast-tracked.

What You’ll Work On

As an Accounting & Finance Intern based in Tralee, you’ll join one of our Corporate Finance teams, which could include Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury or Intellectual Property. You’ll get exposure to real finance work in a global business, supporting activity that helps our teams make informed decisions and keep key reporting and compliance processes running smoothly.

• Supporting the review and preparation of financial statements.
• Helping coordinate queries between auditors, site accountants and the Group Financial Reporting team.
• Uploading signed and approved financial statements to our compliance database.
• Supporting the preparation of Interim Management Reports and stock exchange announcements.
• Getting involved in team projects and day-to-day priorities that give you a wider view of Corporate Finance.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have it all figured out. For this internship, we’re looking for someone who is curious, organised and ready to get involved.

• Studying Accounting and Finance, Business, Maths, Statistics or a related degree, and on track for a 21 degree classification or equivalent.
• Curious about how a global business works, and open to learning from the people around you.
• Comfortable taking ownership of your work, while knowing when to ask questions or reach out for support.
• Eager to explore AI and new technologies, and keen to use them to work smarter, solve real challenges and make a meaningful impact.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams, and Copilot.
• Clear in how you communicate, whether you’re working with your team, sharing updates or managing priorities.

What’s In It For You

• Annual salary €27,600, pro-rated based on the duration of the internship.
• See the bigger picture real experience that helps you understand Kerry, our work in sustainable nutrition and how our people bring our purpose to life.
• Build your network opportunities to connect with other interns, graduates and colleagues across Kerry.
• Share your impact work on a project during your internship and present your contribution at the end of the programme.
• Keep growing make a strong impact during your internship, and your application for our Graduate Programme will be fast-tracked.

• Please note Applicants must have the right to work full-time in the Country they are applying for.