Tax Trainee

Dains Ireland; Swords; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 year training programme leading to C

Hybrid working options

Paid volunteering days

Dains Academy access

25 days annual leave

Job summary

The Dains Group is hiring a Tax Trainee for our Dublin office, offering a structured 3-year training path to Chartered Accountant status (ACA, CTA). You will join a dynamic tax team handling corporate, personal and VAT work across Ireland.

We provide a comprehensive induction, paid subscriptions, volunteering days, and hybrid working options to support your development and work‑life balance. Eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level.
• You have completed 6 subjects in your Leaving Certificate with a strong result in English, Maths and Irish (equivalent to 112 UCAS points).
• 2:1 honour degree/predicated.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of tax returns and compliance work.
• Exposure to corporate tax, personal tax and VAT.
• Contribute to tax planning and advisory activities with the team.
• Assist with the learning journey and progression to Chartered Accountant status.

Skills

Eligibility to work in Ireland

Education

Leaving Certificate (6 subjects including English, Maths, Irish)

2:1 honours degree (or predicted)

Job description

Tax Trainee

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description

Are you ready to shape your future in accountancy and business advisory?

If you’re an enthusiastic graduate looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career, The Dains Group could offer you a range of opportunities.

Dains are hiring for a Tax Trainee to join our Dublin office where you will have the opportunity to grow your career in tax alongside become a qualified chartered tax accountant.

Our Tax Team

Our Tax team gives you the best of both worlds! You will receive exposure to a wide range of tax disciplines in Ireland, including corporate tax, personal tax, and VAT.

You’ll work with businesses and individuals across Ireland to ensure they meet their tax obligations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and planning. Our tax experts are detail orientated individuals who provide tailored advice to businesses and individuals. You will help to support the preparation of tax returns, advising on compliance and supporting with complex transactions.

Working as part of our tax team will allow you to be apart of a fast paced, problem solving environment allowing you to quickly enhance your career.

What You'll Get:

• A 3 year structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (ACA, CTA)
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• A comprehensive induction programme helping to set you up for success.
• Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Regular personal/professional development reviews.
• Paid volunteering days
• Regular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.
• Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level or Irish equivalent.
• You have completed 6 subjects in your Leaving Certificate with a strong result in English, Maths and Irish. (Equivalent to 112 UCAS points)
• 2:1 honour degree/predicated.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.