Graduate Programme, Audit - Cork (Sept 2027)S&W Ireland · Cork, ie

Graduate Programme, Audit - Cork (Sept 2027)

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-14 Cork, ie Full-time Hybrid Accounting
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 2,300 EUR–2,700 EUR/mo

About the Company

At S&W, you'll be given meaningful work from day one, while having the support, training and encouragement to help you succeed. You'll learn by doing, working alongside experienced colleagues, contributing to real projects and developing valuable professional skills from the start. As a growing accountancy and advisory firm, we offer a balance of opportunity and support. You'll learn from people at every level of the business, gain exposure to a variety of clients, industries and experiences, and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful career. Our Audit & Assurance team works with a diverse range of clients, from entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses to charities, not-for-profit organisations and larger established businesses across a variety of industries. What sets Audit & Assurance at S&W apart is the breadth of experience you'll gain early in your career. You'll develop technical expertise, commercial awareness and a well-rounded understanding of how organisations operate, while working closely with experienced colleagues and gaining exposure to senior leaders and Partners.

About the Role

As part of our Audit & Assurance team, you'll work alongside colleagues to deliver services to a variety of clients. You'll be involved in different stages of an engagement, gaining insight into how organisations operate and the role assurance plays in building confidence in financial reporting. Alongside your role, you'll study towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) qualification. Through a combination of professional training and practical experience, you'll build a strong foundation in audit, accountancy and wider business advisory services. You'll be supported with funded training, dedicated study time and guidance from colleagues who have successfully completed the qualification themselves. Whether you're based in one of our offices or working directly with clients, you'll contribute to meaningful work from day one while building the skills and confidence needed to become a trusted adviser.

Responsibilities

  • ● Analysing financial information
  • ● Testing processes and controls
  • ● Building relationships with client teams
  • ● Resolving audit and accountancy queries
  • ● Supporting a range of audit and accountancy projects

Requirements

  • ● Is curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges
  • ● Enjoys working with others and building positive relationships
  • ● Has a keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems
  • ● Is proactive and looks for ways to make a positive contribution
  • ● Takes ownership of their development and is motivated to achieve their goals
  • ● Be committed to working towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) qualification
  • ● Have some accountancy experience, as part of your education or work experience
  • ● Have obtained or be predicted a minimum 2:2 degree, in any discipline
  • ● Minimum 400 Leaving Certificate points (or equivalent)
  • ● Leaving Certificate O2 or H5 in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Benefits

  • ● Funded training
  • ● Dedicated study time
  • ● Guidance from colleagues
  • ● Support throughout your qualification journey with a leading UK training provider