Recruitment: Ifac Graduate Programme 2025


Do you want to be a great accountant and high impact business advisor?


Ifac are seeking Trainee Accountants to join our talented teams across Ireland. With more than 30 locations to choose from, our Trainee Accountants get to live and work where they feel at home, all while achieving their professional qualification in a Top Ten firm.


The Role
Our Trainee Accountant role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in professional services. With hands on experience, access to clients, and guidance and support from our expert teams, our Trainee Accountants will learn and grow fast in a dynamic
collaborative firm.


This role will suit a graduate interested in pursuing a career in accountancy and related disciplines.


What you can expect on the Programme:
You will begin your role at ifac with an extensive onboarding programme at our Kilkenny Head Office in June 2025. You will receive excellent training and support from a diverse team of experts while you learn how to prepare and review accounts and tax computations, provide client support, and help business owners manage risk and maximise opportunities. Working across a range of industries with a focus on the food and agribusiness sectors, you will be involved in full accounting, tax and consulting assignments, including planning meetings, and client visits.


Achieving your potential:
At ifac, we invest in our graduates. You will participate in a structured and supportive training programme designed to ensure you achieve your potential. Our Programme includes dedicated mentor support, practical hands-on experience, early-stage access to clients, full education fees sponsorship, and paid study leave.


You will have the opportunity to gain experience in our Assurance, Tax, Audit, Financial Services, and Business Advisory teams.


This will be a full-time Trainee contract, typically for 3.5 years fixed term.


The Candidate
The successful candidate will have:


A third level qualification in accountancy or a business-related discipline.
Excellent communication skills.
A passion for helping business owners solve problems and maximize opportunities.
Strong organisational skills and be attention to detail orientated.
A commitment to exceptional customer service and building strong client relationships.
A willingness to learn and grow professionally with a commitment to completing a professional qualification.
Experience in using Microsoft Office.


Rewards - We offer excellent remuneration packages at all levels. Our Trainee Accountants' package will include - market leading salary, a full exam and study package, mentor support and blended WFH.


About Us - Founded in 1975, ifac is Ireland's farming, food, and agri-business specialist professional service firm. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms operating from more than 30 locations nationwide.


Who can apply?
We believe in bringing people together from diverse backgrounds to challenge us with fresh ideas and perspectives. We want people who are driven and who enjoy working as part of a team. We look for graduates who want to improve themselves professionally and who bring a positive, can-do attitude.


Next Steps - Apply in confidence with full CV quoting reference Trainee Accountant to:
HR- ifac, Danville Business Park, Ring Road, Kilkenny, R95 N156.
Tel. 056 7761048 Email. careers@ifac.ie
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