Job description

As a Trainee Chartered Accountant, you will work towards achieving your Chartered Accountancy Qualification with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) while gaining invaluable, hands-on experience in the Finance Directorate workplace. You will balance your professional studies with practical responsibilities, applying what you learn in real time as you contribute to a variety of finance projects and functions. This blend of structured learning and day-to-day work will equip you with the technical expertise, commercial awareness, and professional skills needed for a successful career in accountancy.

About the person

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

Applicants must possess, by the closing date for applications: An Honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent qualification, in any discipline.

Experience using Microsoft Office programmes including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Ability to commence employment on 7th September 2026.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

This is a 3.5 year fixed term post. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health.