Title Trainee​/Part Qualified Accountants FTC - Irish Group

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Position: Title Trainee / Part Qualified Accountants- Multiple roles - 3 years FTC - Irish Life Group

Full Time Fixed Term Contract position

Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices

What We Offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits ()

At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland’s financial, physical, and mental well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and constantly find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.

We believe that as a team we work best together, in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for multiple Trainee Accountants to join the Irish Life Finance Team and participate in the 3 year Trainee Accountant Programme.

If you are a bright and ambitious graduate thinking about your future in accounting, Irish Life can help you on the road to success. Over the course of 3 years, the Irish Life Trainee Accountant Programme provides wide ranging experience by offering the exciting opportunity of at least two rotations across Irish Life’s diverse finance teams. In return you will build strong management, interpersonal and technical skills, as well as getting exposure to business-critical processes in a fast-paced multinational financial services environment.

You will learn on the job with an experienced team there to support you, in an open and friendly working environment.

We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.

You will have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge you gain in your studies to practical situations and vice versa

Benefits Of The Irish Life Trainee Programme

** ACCA Platinum Approved Employer**

Study support towards ACCA qualification including tutorial and exam fees paid

Paid study and exam leave

Mentored by Finance Leaders with an active interest in your growth

Competitive salary that increases in line with exam progression

Exposure to multiple finance streams that builds skills and knowledge for now and the future

Access to Irish Life professional development forums & online learning modules

An assigned buddy to assist in your onboarding process

22 days annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays) along with quarter end day

What You Will Help Us Achieve

Perform general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules

Prepare, record, analyse and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles

Provide financial support, including forecasting, budgeting and analysing variations from budget

Analyse and prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, regulatory returns and reports

Maintain accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls and prepare financial reports

May be involved in the development and implementation of accounting systems (both manual and computerized), and documentation of systems and procedures/instructions

What You Will Learn On The Programme

Preparing and maintaining general ledger accounts

Planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Management reporting for decision…

Industries:Financial Services

Function: Accounting and Finance