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

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-14 Cork, ie Full-time Hybrid Accounting
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 2,500 EUR–2,916 EUR/mo

About the Company

At S&W, you'll be given meaningful responsibility from the start, alongside the support and guidance needed to help you succeed. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, develop valuable professional skills and build confidence as your career progresses. As a growing accountancy and advisory firms, 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 Business Outsourcing Services team helps businesses manage their finances, meet their reporting requirements and improve the effectiveness of their finance functions. Working with clients of different sizes, sectors and stages of growth, you'll gain first-hand experience of how businesses operate while helping them navigate day-to-day challenges and achieve their ambitions. What sets S&W apart is the breadth of experience you'll gain from the start. You'll work closely with a diverse range of businesses, gaining exposure to accounting, technology and advisory projects that go beyond traditional compliance work. This breadth of experience, combined with structured training and support, will help you build a strong foundation for a successful career in accountancy and business advisory.

About the Role

As part of our Business Outsourcing Services team, you'll work closely with clients and their finance teams, supporting them with everything from statutory accounts and management reporting to VAT, bookkeeping and cloud accounting solutions. By combining technical expertise with practical advice, you'll help businesses operate more effectively and make better-informed decisions. Alongside your work, you'll study towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) qualification, combining professional training with hands-on experience across a diverse range of clients and industries. This blend of technical learning and practical responsibility will help you develop a deep understanding of accounting, finance and business, providing a strong foundation for a successful career in accountancy and advisory services.

Responsibilities

  • ● Working with a diverse range of clients, supporting the delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and cloud accounting solutions.
  • ● Building an understanding of our clients, their businesses and the challenges and opportunities they face.
  • ● Preparing financial information and contributing to the delivery of high-quality client service.
  • ● Developing expertise in cloud accounting platforms and digital finance technologies.
  • ● Supporting clients with accounting queries, providing practical advice and helping to identify effective solutions.
  • ● Using technology and automation to help clients improve efficiency and enhance their finance processes.
  • ● Supporting software implementation, system optimisation and finance transformation projects.
  • ● Managing priorities across a portfolio of clients while developing strong organisational, commercial and relationship-building skills.

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

Application Notes

Starting your career is about more than just a job. It's about the people you learn from, the relationships you build and the experiences that shape you. Whether that's passing an exam, achieving a personal milestone or celebrating success with your colleagues, you'll be part of a team that's invested in your growth, celebrates your achievements and supports you to be yourself.