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Accountancy, banking and finance

Accountancy, banking and finance offer a vast choice of specialisms. From fintech and crypto to the accountancy firms! Discover job opportunities a get the specialist advice you’ll need to impress employers.
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With most businesses requiring such services, the world of accountancy, banking and finance is broad and diverse. You can build a career in many different industries with companies ranging from start-ups, to established SMEs to the big 4 firms. Make your mark with the industries’ recruiters using gradireland’s advice. Once you're ready to apply, you can find CV and cover letter templates here and jobs and other opportunities here .

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Certified Public Accountant

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Certified Public Accountants can be found in every sector from healthcare, financial services, IT, education, technology and gaming. In fact, 100% of newly qualified CPAs are currently in employment. As CPA’s progress through their career they can diversify into a number of different roles including Chief Executives, Financial Controllers, as well as other career avenues including forensic accountancy, risk analysis, and international accounting specialist roles.
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Chartered Accountant

Job descriptions and industry overviews
A chartered accountant audits accounts, provides financial advice and undertakes accounts administration.
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Benefits of a professional accountancy qualification

Careers advice and planning
Whether you aspire to work in public practice, the private sector or for a government body, getting a professional qualification in accountancy should be your priority.
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An internship in an accountancy firm

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The scope of working in the accountancy industry is truly global, yet the early years can be challenging as you seek to balance working life with passing your professional exams. That’s why an internship with an accountancy firm before you graduate can give you a worthwhile perspective on what you can expect.
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Explore different career paths in finance

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Financial trader

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Using a mix of financial expertise, fast thinking and strategy, a career as a financial trader can be exciting and rewarding.
  • Investment banking & fund management +2

Accounting technician

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Supports the work of accountants by undertaking a wide range of accountancy, financial and taxation tasks.
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Actuary

Job descriptions and industry overviews
An Actuary is someone that analyses data and works with statistics, using mathematical skill to assess or predict the probability of an event happening and its financial consequences. The decisions of actuaries can affect thousands of people so it is a well-paid job, with a lot of responsibility. Wherever there is risk, there are opportunities for actuaries.
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Chartered Accountant

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A chartered accountant audits accounts, provides financial advice and undertakes accounts administration.
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Auditor

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Performs (internal) financial and risk management audits and independent statutory (external) financial audits of commercial and public sector organisations.
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Tax adviser/consultant

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Implements tax strategies, provides advice about taxation legislation and undertakes related accounts administration on behalf of private clients and organisations.
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Financial risk analyst

Job descriptions and industry overviews
A financial risk analyst identifies and analyses potential risks threatening the financial position of commercial and industrial corporations and public/private organisations.
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Certified Public Accountant

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Certified Public Accountants can be found in every sector from healthcare, financial services, IT, education, technology and gaming. In fact, 100% of newly qualified CPAs are currently in employment. As CPA’s progress through their career they can diversify into a number of different roles including Chief Executives, Financial Controllers, as well as other career avenues including forensic accountancy, risk analysis, and international accounting specialist roles.
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Employers in Accountancy, banking and finance

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KPMG
KPMG

KPMG

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Great things happen when talent meets opportunity. KPMG hires talented and ambitious students from all degree disciplines who join the firm on our Graduate Programmes, Work Placements and Summer Internships. We have opportunities in Audit & Assurance, Tax Consulting, Deal Advisory, Consulting, and KPMG Law in our Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Galway offices and we are keen to hear from students wishing to join Ireland's leading professional services firm.

Deloitte
Deloitte

Deloitte

Accounting & finance + 7

As the world's largest global professional services network, we build on more than 175 years of service and a network of member firms that spans more than 150 countries and territories. Together, Deloitte’s more than 330,000 people worldwide aim to make an impact that matters for our clients, people and the society we live in.

AIB
AIB

AIB

Accounting & finance + 7

AIB is an employer that you can believe in. At AIB, we have a clear purpose - Empowering people to build a sustainable future. That goes for our employees too. We work to ensure that AIB is a place where diversity is welcome, everyone can thrive, and inclusion is a universal experience. Our Award-winning Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to gain a diverse set of experiences and capabilities to accelerate your career and personal growth.

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Uisce Éireann

Uisce Éireann

Charity, public & civil service +6

We live water! Start your career with a splash! As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, we are responsible for providing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland. Our vision is of a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. We're all about making a real impact with innovative water services that help communities thrive. Join us on this journey as we turn our vision into reality.
Uisce Éireann
Kerry

Kerry

Accounting & finance +7

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet.
Kerry
publicjobs

publicjobs

Accounting & finance +8

At publicjobs, we are the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services across the civil and public service. We are committed to providing a premier recruitment facility to our clients, including Government Departments, Agencies and Local Authorities, in order to successfully employ suitable candidates. Additionally, we deliver an effective gateway to identify suitable individuals for consideration by Ministers for appointment to State Boards. We provide an open and transparent recruitment process to identify top-quality candidates for public sector roles, with a strong reputation for independent and merit-based selection. We are privileged to support the Irish Government and our clients to deliver high-quality public services through the recruitment of a diverse, highly talented and committed workforce that reflects the diversity of the society that it serves.
publicjobs
Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars

Accounting & finance +4

At Forvis Mazars, we believe in the power of our people and their diverse talents, as we strive to make a difference in the business world. So, if you’re an ambitious graduate, eager to launch your career, Forvis Mazars offers a world of possibilities to ignite your potential, shape your future, and make a lasting impact.
Forvis Mazars
Fidelity Investments Ireland

Fidelity Investments Ireland

Fintech +6

Here in Fidelity Ireland, we're engineering cutting-edge technologies, supporting research & development and redefining operational excellence. We provide financial services solutions for thousands of businesses and millions of people across the globe.
Fidelity Investments Ireland

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Grant Thornton
PepsiCo
Sysco
Enterprise Ireland
PwC Republic of Ireland
RBK
daa
EirGrid
Johnson & Johnson
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