Each year Chartered Accountants Ireland publishes a list of organisations (practices, businesses and public sector) with vacancies for students. Those wishing to obtain a training contract should consult the “Training Vacancies” list and make contact with the organisations concerned.

This publication is available online at Forms/ Downloads The online version will be the most up-to-date source of information. Some firms do not include vacancies on the list and confine their recruitment activities to Autumn presentations (sometimes called ‘milk rounds’). For queries on the Training Vacancies contact Nicola Winters at nicola dot winters at charteredaccountants.ie or telephone 01 637 7325.

Remember a training contract may be pursued in two ways:

• Training in Practice
• Training in Business

If you are interested in any of the positions below apply directly to the employer.

 All registered training offices can advertise free of charge on this webpage by emailing the text of their ad to Nicola Winters

A list of available training organisations, listed by county is available online.

 

Recent Updates

 

1st May

Trainee Graduate Accountant 2013

Description: BDO Limerick is currently recruiting for an additional graduate trainee to join our Audit Department in September 2013.

 

This position is open to business graduates with expected CAP2 or CAP1 exemptions.

This position will involve a 3 or 3 ½ year training contract with study leave provided and leading to the ACA professional qualification. Areas of work will include providing accounting advisory, audit and tax services to a broad range of indigenous clients across all sectors. We are looking for a graduate that is self motivated with a determination to succeed in all exams and in their career as a professional accountant.

Interested candidates should email their CV, including detail of college subjects and grades for each year, and cover letter to efoley@bdo.ie.

 Closing Date is Friday the 24^th May.

www.bdolimerick.ie

 

30th April

HSOC Consultants Limited are currently recruiting for additional graduate trainees or part qualified to join our Audit Department in autumn 2013.

The suitable candidate should be a recent honours business or accounting graduate, interested in pursuing a career in accountancy

The following attributes are necessary:-

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Sound academic record

This position will involve a 3 or 3 ½ year training contract leading to the ACA professional qualification. Areas of work will include providing accounting advisory, audit and tax services to a broad range of clients across all sectors. Interested candidates should email their CVs immediately to info@hsoc.ie or by post to HR Manager, HSOC Consultants Limited, 90 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

 

For more information visit our website www.hsoc.ie

 

15th April

Clifford Desmond & Associates, a firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors, based in Leeson Street, Dublin 2, are recruiting a trainee Chartered Accountant.  Applications are invited from business, accounting and finance graduates with an honours degree (2.1 or better) who are interested in joining the firm under a training contract. Training will be given in all areas including taxation, accounting and auditing.

 

Please forward a letter of application and C.V. to kieran.desmond@clifforddesmond.ie

 

11th April

OKC Business Services (formerly O’Kelly & Co.) is recruiting a trainee Chartered Accountant. Applications are invited from graduates of all disciplines who are interested in joining the firm under a training contract. Training will be given in all areas including taxation, accounting, auditing and company secretarial.

 

Suitable candidates will have:

•           a minimum 2.1 degree

•           strong computer skills

•           excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

 

Interested candidates should forward their C.V.s and covering letter to reception@okc.ie addressed to Josephine Mitchell, or by post to OKC Business Services Limited, Holly Mews, 29A Dartry Road, Dublin 6.

 

OKC was established in 1981 and offers a comprehensive range of audit and accountancy services, financial advice, and consultancy work to a broad range of clients, who have been satisfied with our service for over 30 years.  We service a portfolio of Irish and internationally based limited and unlimited companies, partnerships, joint ventures, and individuals. Further details are available at www.okc.ie.

 

 

 

9th April Merry Mullen

Merry Mullen, a full service accountancy practice in Dublin 2 has a vacancy for a graduate trainee accountant.    If you are graduating this year and would like to follow a career in accountancy we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Please forward a letter of application and C.V. to Nessa@merrymullen.ie

Interviews will take place in late April/early May 2013.

 

9^th April, Gannon Kirwan Somerville, Business Advisors and Registered Auditors,

Gannon Kirwan Somerville, Business Advisors and Registered Auditors are currently recruiting for trainee Chartered Accountants to commence in Autumn 2013.

Please send your C.V.  to Anthony Kirwan, Gannon Kirwan Somerville, 85 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

or email to post@gks.ie 

For more information please visit our website http://www.gks.ie

 

8th April 2013 PGL 

PGL Business Advisors and Registered Auditors are currently recruiting for trainee Chartered Accountants to commence in September 2013.

Please send your C.V. to Frank O’Donovan PGL Orchard House, Clonskeagh Square, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 or email frank.odonovan@pgl.ie

 

4th April 2013 Sherry McNabola Murray & Co

 

We are a firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors based in Baggot Street, Dublin 2, with two partners and 12 professional staff.  We have a varied client base comprising companies and individuals across a wide range of sizes and industries.  Our

primary service lines are Audit and Accountancy, Taxation, Managed Services, Corporate Finance and Business Consultancy.

 

Sherry McNabola Murray is currently seeking two trainee accountants to commence training contracts in August / September 2013. 

 

Candidates should have a minimum of a 2.1 degree and be good communicators.

 

The role will initially comprise:

• Preparation of accounts
• Assisting with the audit process
• Preparing and submitting tax returns
• Grant applications and other ad-hoc work

 

The advantages of joining Sherry McNabola Murray include:

• A competitive remuneration package
• An attractive work-life balance
• All course and examination fees paid for
• Paid study leave in line with CAI guidelines
• The firm understands that achieving examination success is the main goal of our trainee accountants, and we have developed support structures to ensure our high pass rates are maintained
• Opportunities to work across all of our service lines, from audit to taxation to business consultancy
• High level of interaction with clients from the start of your contract
• ‘Hands-on’ partner team who have day-to-day contact with all staff
• Internal training and exam coaching provided by senior staff
• Support for staff who wish to go on and study for additional qualifications, e.g. with the Irish Taxation Institute

 

Please email your CV together with a cover letter to:

Conal Sherry

csherry@smmca.com

 

For more information visit our website www.smmca.com

 

3rd April Finlay-Mulligan & Co, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Trainee Accountant required for Chartered Practice located in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Please email CV to dgildea@fmco.ie

 

6th of March Keveny Monahan & Co., Chartered Accountants, 16 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Keveny Monahan & Co are recruiting a trainee accountant to start in September 2013.  We are seeking a college graduate with a qualification  in business, accounting and finance or similar and who wants to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant.  Interested candidates should email their CV to Barry Griffin (bgriffin@kmca.ie)

 

 

4th of March- McKeogh Gallagher Ryan Accountants (MGR Accountants) Limerick

 

 

19th of February, 2013 OCKT Limited, Chartered Accountants, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

OCKT is a client focused firm of chartered accountants based in Kerry with offices in Killarney and Castleisland.  Our people are critical to our success and we invest a significant amount of time in training and developing our trainees.

We currently have a vacancy for a trainee accountant in our Castleisland office and are looking for a candidate who wishes to pursue a chartered accountancy career.

Principal requirements:

• Honours college graduate
• Self-motivated with good initiative
• Good computer skills particularly in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Closing date for applications:    1 March 2013 

Please send applications to:

OCKT, 49/51 Main Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

office@ockt.ie

 

 

13th of February, 2013 Crowley & McCarthy Chartered Accountants and Taxation Advisors, Cork

Crowley & McCarthy Chartered Accountants and Taxation Advisors currently have five offices located in Clonakilty, Cork City Centre, Midleton, Bantry and Macroom employing approximately 70 people.  At Crowley and McCarthy we strive to provide a top quality service and advice to our clients.

 At Crowley & McCarthy we recognise that our greatest asset is our people and we are committed to helping them to reach their full potential through a supportive and often challenging work environment.  You will work in a team and experience different clients and types of projects; try out new roles and even sample other business areas.

 

We have also created a working atmosphere that’s positive, challenging, exciting and rewarding so why limit yourself explore the option of coming to work with Crowley & McCarthy.

 Job Specification

• Trainee Accountants required to start in Summer 2013
• College graduate with relevant business qualification
• Vacancies available in our Clonakilty, Cork City and Midleton Office
• Report direct to Senior / Manager
• Preparation of accounts to trail balance stage
• Preparation of bank, debtors and creditors reconciliation
• Preparation of Vat and PAYE/PRSI returns
• Preparation of personal tax and corporation tax computations
• Preparation of companies secretarial returns
• Assisting in the auditing of large and medium sized companies
• Preparation of accounts for audit exempted companies

Please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter to the following address:

Theresa Lynch

Crowley & McCarthy

Building G

West Cork Technology Park

Clonakilty

Co Cork

theresa@crowleymccarthy.ie

 

Apply Immediately by Emailing your CV 

 

11th of February, 2013 Moylan Mulcahy & Co., Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors

Moylan Mulcahy & Co., Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors have vacancies for trainee chartered accountants commencing summer 2013.The successful candidates will:

 ~ ideally be sitting their final exams this year in an Accountancy / Business based third level course, and

 ~ be interested in pursuing a career as a Chartered Accountant.

CV’s to be sent to Mr Harry O’Sullivan at: accountancy@moylanmulcahy.ie

or post to: Moylan Mulcahy & Co., Sarsfield House, Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Cork.

(Ph: 021 4546055 / Fax: 021 4546286)

7th of February, 2013  Thomas S. Greene & Co., Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, Waterford

Our firm, a recognised training firm for 35 years, specialises in Accounts Preparation, Audit, Taxation, Business Advisory, Insolvency & Reconstruction, to SME’s and owner managed companies across various business sectors. 

 AS PART OF OUR GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME WE WISH TO RECRUIT TWO TRAINEE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2013. 

 Principal Requirements

 Successful candidates will be honours college graduates possessing a business qualification, looking to train and study for a professional accounting qualification.  They will have the following attributes:

• Self motivated with good initiative,
• Good computer skills including Excel,
• Good interpersonal skills,
• Good communication skills,
• Commitment to providing the best client service,
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Start date: Summer 2013 Closing date for applications: 15^th March 2013

 Please send applications in writing to: Email:  tomgreene@tgreene.com

Tom Greene F.C.A.

Thomas S. Greene & Co.,

5 St. Andrews Terrace,

Newtown,

Waterford. 

7th of February, 2013 HDS partnership, Limerick

HDS partnership is a young dynamic practice of professional advisors with its offices in Limerick city.  HDS Partnership provides specialist advice in the areas of Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial and Business Strategy to a wide variety of mainly indigenous owner managed businesses.  The Practice has an extensive client base in the following sectors: Retail, Manufacturing, Engineering, Tourism, Professionals, Medical, Financial Services and Property Development.

The firm is currently recruiting Trainees to commence their training contracts in Autumn 2013.  Successful candidates will work in our audit and accounts department and will have exposure to a wide variety of clients with an opportunity to gain a solid foundation for an accountancy career while pursuing their professional qualification.

This role will suit candidates with an interest in obtaining an accountancy qualification having completed a suitable Leaving Certificate and or Business Studies Qualification.  The following attributes are necessary:

• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate an ability to adhere to and meet deadlines
• A good academic track record
• Highly motivated and professional.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer Literate, in particular, proficient in Excel.
• Excellent problem solving skills  
• Commitment to providing excellent client service and to making a valuable contribution to the firm

Please forward CVs in confidence to:

Personnel Partner

HDS Partnership

2^nd Floor

RiverPoint

Lower Mallow Street

Limerick

Email: mail@hds.ie 

Web: www.hds.ie

 

25th of January, 2013 Shanahan Kinirons Fitzpatrick, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, Limerick

Our firm a recognized training firm for over 20 years, specialises in Accounts Preparation, Audit, Taxation, Business Advisory and management consultancy to small and medium enterprises and owner managed companies across various business sectors.

 

AS PART OF OUR ANNUAL GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME WE WISH TO RECRUIT THREE TRAINEE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2013.

Reference :-      SKF/Grad 

Position We have a vacancy for 3 trainee accountants

The positions would suit a candidates looking to pursue a chartered accountancy career.

Principal requirements

The successful candidate will be an honours college graduate looking to train and study for a professional accounting qualification.  They will have the following attributes:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Self motivated with good initiative
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

Start date Summer 2013

Closing date for applications  15^th February 2013

Please send applications in writing quoting the relevant reference  to:

Email : patf@skfaccountants.ie    or

PAT FITZPATRICK ACA

STAFF TRAINING PARTNER

SHANAHAN KINIRONS FITZPATRICK

DOLMEN HOUSE

PARKWAY ROUNABOUT

DUBLIN ROAD

LIMERICK

 

25th of January, 2013 Muldoon & Co. Belfast

Applicants are required for the Position of Trainee Chartered Accountant. Training contract commencing Autumn 2013. Requirement: Honours degree in any discipline 2:2 minimum Relevant Experience preferred. Closing Date for applications 15^th February 2013. Please forward Curriculum Vitae by e-mail FAO Mr Robert Barr Enquiries@muldoon-accountants.co.uk

 10th of January, 2013 David M Breen

David M. Breen & Co is a Waterford based accountancy and business advisory firm offering a wide range of accountancy, auditing, taxation, bookkeeping, insolvency and business advisory services.

Job Description

We currently have 2 positions available for a Trainee Accountant – start date of 11^th March and 10^th June 2013. The successful candidate will work in a professional team and experience different clients and types of projects in conjunction with their academic training programme.

This position is open to business graduates with a minimum 2:1 honours degree with CAP1 or CAP2 exemptions.

This position will involve a 3 or 3 ½ year training contract leading to the ACA professional qualification.

The following attributes are necessary:-

• Have studied a relevant accountancy or business degree.
• Excellent problem solving skills with a practical hands on approach.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated and professional.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer Literate, in particular, proficient in Excel.
• Commitment to providing excellent client service.

Applications in writing to Caroline Bannon, Manager, David M. Breen & Co, Floor 2, The Atrium, Maritana Gate, Waterford or email caroline@davidmbreen.ie.

Closing Date: Friday 1^st February 2013"

 

8th of Januray, 2013 Ryan Crowley, Ranleigh Dublin

Ryan Crowley wish to recruit a trainee Chartered Accountant for the Autumn 2013 intake. Interested candidates must be a degree holder and should email their CVs in application to  conor@ryanandcrowley.com

 

8th of January, 2013 Hughes Blake, Dublin 2

Title: Corporate Recovery Senior

Opportunity:

An established accountancy practice is seeking to recruit a part qualified accountant (at final exam stage) to work in its Corporate Recovery Department. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a leading professional practice working closely with the firm’s partners and senior management team. 

 

Requirements:

• Part - qualified accountant.
• Experience working in restructuring/insolvency/corporate recovery would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Key Duties:

• Full responsibility for insolvency assignments and members voluntary liquidations
• Planning and carrying out liquidation, receivership and examinership engagements
• Conducting independent business reviews on behalf of stakeholders
• Co-ordinating, training and reviewing the work of junior team members

 Apply in writing to anita.tahir@hughesblake.ie . For further information see www.hughesblake.ie & www.examinership.ie

 

8th of January, 2013 OCKT Chartered Accountants, Killarney, Co Kerry

OCKT, a Kerry based firm of Chartered Accountants, are seeking to employ a trainee accountant for its ACA graduate programme commencing Summer 2013.We have a vacancy for a trainee accountant and are looking for candidates who wish to pursue a Chartered Accountancy career.Candidates will have an honours degrees in business/accounting or related subjects and be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel. Exemptions in all or part of CAP 1 are desirable. 

Start Date: June 2013 

Closing Date for Applications: 1^st March 2013

Please send applications to:

OCKT Chartered Accountants,

Glebe House

Glebe Place

Killarney

Co Kerry

E: info@ockt.ie

 

3rd of January, 2013 O’Connor Pyne & Co. Ballincollig, Cork.

O’Connor Pyne & Co. is a medium sized firm of chartered accountants based in Ballincollig.

We have a vacancy for 3 trainee accountants and are looking for candidates who wish to pursue a chartered accountancy career.

The successful candidate will be an honours college graduate from a business related degree looking to train and study for a professional accounting qualification. 

Proposed start date

June 2013

Closing date for applications

31^st January 2013

Please send applications by email to:

Oriel Lawton

E: olawton@oconnorpyne.com

 

12th of December,Crowleys DFK, Cork

Crowleys DFK is a progressive medium sized firm of chartered accountants and business advisers with 5 partners and 45 staff.  Based in Dublin and Cork the firm has over 35 years experience of providing professional services to a broad spectrum of clients.  

Reference CDFK/CoDu/TA 

Position We have a vacancy for 5 trainee accountants – 3 trainees for our Cork office and 2 trainees for our Dublin office. 

The positions would suit a candidates looking to pursue a chartered accountancy career.

Principal requirements

The successful candidate will be an honours college graduate looking to train and study for a professional accounting qualification.  They will have the following attributes:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Self motivated with good initiative
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

Start date September 2013

Closing date for applications 18^th January 2013

Please send applications in writing quoting the relevant reference number to:

Bríd Cahill

Crowleys DFK

5 Lapps Quay

Cork

P: 021 4272900

E: bcahill@crowleysdfk.ie

 

Alternatively visit the careers section of our website at www.crowleysdfk.ie

 

12th of December,Crowleys DFK, Cork

Crowleys DFK is a progressive medium sized firm of chartered accountants and business advisers with 5 partners and 45 staff.  Based in Dublin and Cork the firm has over 35 years experience of providing professional services to a broad spectrum of clients.  

Reference

CDFK/Cork/AS

The position

We are looking to recruit 2 x Audit Semi Seniors to work in our Cork office.

Minimum experience required

The successful candidates will be part qualified or at final examination stage. 

Principal requirements

• Minimum two years experience in a practice environment:
• Studying for a professional accounting qualification
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self motivated with good initiative
• Experience in excel, word, outlook, SAGE accounting packages 

Main duties/responsibilities

• Preparation of audit files and accounts preparation
• Ability to prepare basic tax computations
• Performing audit work, both on-site and in-house
• Preparation of accounts
• Training and supervision of junior level staff

Please send applications in writing quoting the relevant reference number to:

Bríd Cahill

Crowleys DFK

5 Lapps Quay

Cork

P: 021 4272900

E: bcahill@crowleysdfk.ie

 Alternatively visit the careers section of our website at www.crowleysdfk.ie

 

 

11th of December, Crowley & McCarthy, Clonakilty, Cork City and Midleton Offices

Background on the Company

Crowley & McCarthy Chartered Accountants and Taxation Advisors currently have five offices located in Clonakilty, Cork City Centre, Midleton, Bantry and Macroom employing approximately 70 people.  At Crowley and McCarthy we strive to provide a top quality service and advice to our clients.

 

At Crowley & McCarthy we recognise that our greatest asset is our people and we are committed to helping them to reach their full potential through a supportive and often challenging work environment.  You will work in a team and experience different clients and types of projects; try out new roles and even sample other business areas.

 

We have also created a working atmosphere that’s positive, challenging, exciting and rewarding so why limit yourself explore the option of coming to work with Crowley & McCarthy.

 

Job Specification

v  Trainee Accountants required to start in Summer 2013

v  College graduate with relevant business qualification

v  Vacancies available in our Clonakilty, Cork City and Midleton Offices

v  Report direct to Senior / Manager

v  Preparation of accounts to trail balance stage

v  Preparation of bank, debtors and creditors reconciliation

v  Preparation of Vat and PAYE/PRSI returns

v  Preparation of personal tax and corporation tax computations

v  Preparation of companies secretarial returns

v  Assisting in the auditing of large and medium sized companies

v  Preparation of accounts for audit exempted companies

 

Please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter to the following address:

Theresa Lynch

Crowley & McCarthy

Building G

West Cork Technology Park

Clonakilty

Co Cork

theresa@crowleymccarthy.ie

Closing date for applications is Friday the 18^th January, 2013 at 5.00 pm 

 

 

6th of December, Kinetic Partners, Dublin 2
Kinetic Partners have a position for a part qualified trainee accountant. For full details download a job description or go to their website http://www.kinetic-partners.com/Careers/Currentvacancies/