Devaney & Durkin |

Devaney and Durkin is a leading accounting and finance practice based in Rathmines, Dublin 6, renowned for providing practical, proactive advice to small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs. Our team offers expert support across business, tax, and financial matters, with a standout reputation in forensic and investigative services—particularly for litigation, insurance, and corporate needs. As a trainee, you’ll join a dynamic, supportive team committed to your development. Our structured training plan ensures hands-on experience, professional growth, and exposure to a broad range of client work. At Devaney and Durkin, you’ll build a strong foundation for a rewarding career.

At Devaney and Durkin, we value initiative, drive, and ambition. Dynamism and precision lie at the heart of everything we do. We look beyond the figures—to the person behind them—and the unique contributions each new trainee brings to our team.

• On the job Learning & Development.
• Opportunity for responsibility and ownership over your jobs from early into your career progression.
• Flexi hours (depending on progress within the firm)
• Remote work (depending on progress within the firm)

Successful candidates will be contacted to schedule an online interview via Microsoft Teams. The interview will consist of interview style questions as well as some basic accounting style questions and will end with a demonstration of the candidates technical skills via screenshare.

If the candidates are successful in the first round of interviews, they will be contacted to arrange a second in person interview with one of the firm's partners. Following the second interview, successful candidates will be offered a trainee position with the firm.

At Devaney & Durkin, We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our team.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure that all candidates are considered solely on the basis of their skills, experience, and potential.

At Devaney and Durkin, we recognise that a healthy, engaged, and motivated team is key to our continued success. To support this, we actively promote a culture of well-being through a variety of initiatives aimed at strengthening both individual and team morale.

Our employees can look forward to regular company outings, team-building exercises, and social events designed to encourage collaboration, reduce stress, and build strong interpersonal relationships. These activities provide valuable opportunities for staff to connect outside of the day-to-day work environment, contributing to a more cohesive and supportive workplace culture.

We continually look for new ways to enhance the employee experience, ensuring that our team feels valued, connected, and empowered

Initially, you will commence on a broad form of work including financial planning, recording and maintaining VAT filings, Forensic Accounting, Corporation Tax workings, Income Taxes, Insurance, Pensions, CGT calculations and UK tax. 

As you advance, you can specialise in your preferred area. This is an opportunity to develop your own skills as well as learning new ones from the vast number of jobs you will be involved in.

At Devaney & Durkin, sustainability is a core value that guides how we operate and grow. We are committed to minimising our environmental impact, promoting responsible resource use, and integrating sustainable practices across every aspect of our business.

As a trainee at Devaney & Durkin, you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation where innovation, accountability, and sustainability go hand in hand. We encourage all team members to contribute ideas, embrace sustainable practices, and be active participants in our shared commitment to a better future.