ACA Graduate Programme

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Are you a recent graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in finance? Look no further! Dalata Hotel Group, Ireland's largest hotel group, is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 intake of our esteemed ACA Finance stream as part of the Dalata Graduate Programme.

As a graduate on our ACA Finance programme, you will embark on a 3.5-year journey that will pave the way for a successful career in finance management within our renowned Maldron Hotel and Clayton Hotel brands. Through our comprehensive programme, you will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience, knowledge, and professional development while working towards becoming a qualified accountant with Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA).

At Dalata, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and equitable work environment that promotes both personal development and teamwork. Our company culture is based on "The Heart of Hospitality," and our core values of Our People, Our Service, Our Fairness and Our Individuality, ensuring that you will be a valued member of our team from day one.

Join us to be part of our exciting journey as we continue our expansion plans, offering unique and recognised training programs designed to propel your career to new heights. If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career, we invite you to apply for the Dalata Graduate Programme and become a vital part of our success story.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow and develop with Ireland's leading hotel group. Apply now and set yourself on the path to a rewarding career with Dalata Hotel Group!

Key features:

• 3.5-year professional training programme primarily focused in the finance department of an award-winning, Irish headquartered plc.
• A competitive graduate package, including support for your ACA qualification.
• Structured rotations in the different functions of Finance for example Hotel Finance, Corporate Finance and Internal Audit ensuring a rounded
• Paid study and exam leave support.
• Access to the Dalata mentoring programme.
• Structured group training programme.
• Regular performance reviews.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Are a high calibre, ambitious graduate (degree level) who wants to learn and grow
• Successfully completed a degree in Accountancy, Finance or Commerce (Level 8)
• Have a very strong academic record, preferably a 2.1 overall result
• Are pursuing a professional accounting qualification with Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Are looking to train in the industry and get the added benefit of relevant business and commercial experience
• Experience in hotel, hospitality, or any customer care role advantageous but not a requirement
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland/UK for an unlimited time with full visa option without renewal for the 3.5 years
• Excellent standard of spoken and written English

About Dalata Hotel Group – Ireland’s largest hotel group:

Dalata currently has over 50 hotels in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Europe, as Dalata continues to grow and expand it is more important than ever to have the right team alongside us. We are targeting to become the largest hotel operator in the 4 Star segment of all major cities in Ireland and Regional UK with a growing presence in London and Continental Europe. We opened four new hotels in summer 2024 and our current pipeline includes two new hotels. Our graduate programme plays an integral part in our succession plan for these future hotels.

We lead through our Dalata values of “Our People, Our Fairness, Our Service and Our Individuality.” If you have the right attitude and energy, you will have great opportunities to progress within the group. Our company is a place where you can do great things – individually and as a team. You will have the opportunity to develop your talent, be recognised and rewarded for your commitment and pursue a fulfilling career. We also have several unique and recognised training programmes to aid your professional and personal development and pride ourselves on creating an objective, supportive and fair working environment for our employees.

Dalata Hotel Group PLC are an Equal Opportunities Employer