College Placement Programme 2026

College Placement Programme 2026 - Kilkenny/Castleisland/Dublin/Monaghan Do you want to gain experience in a Top Ten Accountancy Firm? We are inviting placement students to join our team, working alongside our Partners and specialist departments to gain valuable hands-on experience. The Role: As an intern at Ifac, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals including Accountants, Tax Advisors, Auditors, Consultants, and Financial Planners. You will receive excellent training and support, with a dedicated mentor assigned to help you succeed and learn during your time with us. 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 to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive. Our Ambition: With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also 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. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to: Work with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland's farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors. Be part of a values-driven culture emphasising collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight. Be considered for the ifac Graduate Programme. At ifac, we invest in our graduates. Successful graduates will participate in a structured and supportive training programme designed to ensure our graduates achieve their potential. Our Programme includes dedicated mentor support, practical hands-on experience, early-stage access to clients, full education fees sponsorship, and paid study leave. Key Responsibilities Assist with preparing financial documents such as invoices, reports, and accounts. Help with data entry, bookkeeping, and maintaining accurate financial records. Support the team with tasks related to tax returns, audits, and budgeting. Work with spreadsheets and accounting software to organize financial information. Communicate with clients and team members to gather or clarify financial details. Learn about accounting processes, standards, and tools used in daily work. Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and mentorship activities to enhance professional development Provide general administrative support to the finance or accounting team You will be: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and will have o A desire to pursue an accountancy or professional services related career. o A proactive team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. o A willingness to learn and grow professionally. o Highly organised with excellent time-management skills. o Experience in using Microsoft Office. Rewards: o Our Placement Students will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including access to ifac's wellbeing initiatives such as Digital Doctors and the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a Christmas voucher, and family-friendly workplace policies. They'll also enjoy regular wellness, social, and charity events throughout the year. Next Steps- Apply in confidence with full C.V. quoting reference 'ifac Placement Programme' to HR, ifac, Danville Business Park, Ring Road, Kilkenny, R95 N156, email or contact your college placement officer. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.