Accounting & Finance Graduate Programme 2026

Dublin, Republic of Ireland | Hybrid
Permanent | Full time
Closing date:  Nov 2 2025

Accounting & Finance Graduate Programme 2026

  • Dublin, Republic of Ireland
  • Full time
  • Closing on: Nov 2 2025

The Finance Division is responsible for all financial and management reporting processes across Bank of Ireland Group. This three-year programme, structured around three rotations, is designed to equip graduates with the critical skills needed to accelerate their professional development and career growth.

Programme overview

As a graduate, you'll develop strong management, interpersonal, and technical skills while working on business-critical projects in a fast-paced environment. You'll be encouraged to seek new experiences, collaborate across teams, and contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives that support our Group strategy.

The opportunity

  • Involvement in internal management reporting and external financial reporting, including interim and annual statutory accounts, pre-close statements, published accounts, and investor briefings.
  • Development of expertise in management information (MI), data analytics, and deep product knowledge in areas such as treasury and financial instruments, risk management, balance sheet strategy, and capital requirements.
  • Opportunities to work with colleagues across various levels and divisions, helping you build a strong professional network.
  • Regular engagement with senior leadership, including the CEO and Executive Committee.
  • Access to our Digital Academy and Mentorship Programme, offering guidance and insight into future career paths.
  • A potential pathway into Bank of Ireland's talent programmes, designed to fast-track high-potential individuals.

What you'll gain

  • A deep understanding of financial reporting in a large, publicly listed company, with a focus on internal controls and SOX compliance.
    Significant support in pursing a professional accountancy qualification (a requirement for programme applicants).
  • A tailored Graduate Development Programme combining virtual and in-person training, covering topics such as relationship management, business promotion, presentation skills, and financial well-being.
  • A hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance. Most hybrid roles require a minimum of 8 in-office days per month, with specific arrangements confirmed during recruitment.

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Who we're looking For

We welcome applicants from all academic disciplines and backgrounds. What matters most is your curiosity, drive, and potential to grow with us.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Undergraduate or Master's degree (achieved or expected) in any subject area.

We`re on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process.

Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

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Our application form takes just minutes to complete. If you have any questions or require assistance with our application process, you can fill out this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email.

 

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