Ifac Graduate Programme 2026

Overview

Join to apply for the Ifac Graduate Programme Dublin (Friel Stafford) role at Ifac Ireland.

We are seeking Trainee Accountants to join our Dublin office. With more than 30 locations, Ifac recently acquired leading Dublin firm Friel Stafford located in Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, where our Trainee Accountants get to live and work where they feel at home, while achieving their professional qualification in a Top Ten firm.

Role

Our Trainee Accountant programme provides an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with a top 10 accountancy firm. Trainees will gain valuable, hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals, including Accountants, Tax Advisors, Auditors, Consultants, and Financial Planners. With direct client exposure and support from expert teams, Trainee Accountants develop quickly in a dynamic environment. This role will suit a graduate interested in pursuing a career in accountancy and related disciplines.

About Ifac

Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland\'s specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, and agribusiness sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland\'s Top Ten Accountancy firms.

Our Purpose

Ifac\'s purpose is to help its clients build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.

Our Ambition

With a focus on global best practice, Ifac aims to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while driving growth and excellence in Ireland\'s dynamic SME sector.

Why join Ifac

At Ifac, we are more than just a workplace – we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. You will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland\'s farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors, and be part of a values-driven culture emphasizing collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial documents and reports.
• Support the team with tasks related to investigations, valuations and filings.
• Work with spreadsheets and accounting software to analyse financial information.
• Correspondence with various stakeholders including clients, banks, revenue commissioners, etc.
• Support the team in maintaining client confidentiality and complying with relevant data legislation.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to build knowledge and skills.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.

Programme and Development

You will begin your journey with Ifac and Friel Stafford with an extensive onboarding programme. You will receive training and support from a diverse team while you learn how to prepare and review accounts and tax computations, provide client support, and help business owners manage risk and maximise opportunities. You will be involved in full accounting, tax and consulting assignments across industries with a focus on food and agribusiness.

Our structured and supportive training programme includes dedicated mentor support, practical hands-on experience, early-stage access to clients, sponsorship of education fees, and paid study leave. This is a full-time trainee contract, typically offered on a fixed-term basis for 3.5 years.

You Will Be

A graduate with a third-level qualification in accountancy, finance, or a business-related discipline and have:

• A passion for helping business owners solve problems and maximise opportunities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• 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

• Market-leading compensation package
• A full exam and study package
• Mentor Support
• Graduation Day Off
• Blended WFH
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Supportive family-orientated workplace policies
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Access to a bike to work scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year
• Voucher at Christmas

Next Steps

Apply via our careers website Apply in confidence with full CV quoting reference Trainee Accountant to:

HR- Ifac, Danville Business Park, Ring Road, Kilkenny, R95 N156. Tel | Email

#J-18808-Ljbffr

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