Trainee Accountant Programme 2026

Irish Life is recruiting for Trainee Accountants to join the Finance Team and participate in the 3 year Trainee Accountant Programme.
This is a Fixed Term Contract - 3 Years with a Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices.
Overview
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.
What you will learn on the programme
Preparing and maintaining general ledger accounts
Planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Management reporting for decision making
Statutory reporting
Regulatory reporting
"Finance of the Future" technologies & process transformation
Benefits of the Irish Life Trainee Accountant 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
More specific benefits
Workplace Convenience - excellent city centre location, flexible work from home policy in place.
Personal Protection - company pension, death in service benefit, medical aid, income protection scheme, and a maternity and parental leave package.
Recreation - regular social and sporting events and a very active staff charity.
Health & Wellness - company-wide and local team events, CSR program, Bike to Work Scheme, an employee assistance programme, eye testing and annual flu vaccine.
What you will need to be successful in the role
Have a high level of self-motivation with the ambition to grow into a future finance leader.
A relevant third level degree (Accountancy / Business related a bonus) with 2.1 Honours (preferred).
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Good experience and understanding of Microsoft Office applications and data analytics.
Additional competencies often highlighted include: Communication and Influencing, Drive for Results, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Planning and Organising, Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration.
About us
Irish Life is one of Ireland's largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets.
We are one of Ireland's leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers.
For over 80 years, we've been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.
Irish Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.
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.
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process.
The Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage with suppliers if agency assistance is required.
Unsolicited CVs/profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.
We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact ****** and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
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