Trainee Accountant

Looking to build your career in a supportive, locally rooted firm?

We are currently seeking to hire a Trainee Accountant to join our team in our Fermoy, Co. Cork office.

For over 53 years, we have built FDC Group’s strength through our local presence. We work closely with clients in our communities, building trusted, long-term relationships that make a real difference to businesses, farms, families, and individuals. Securing futures through cooperative values and innovation.   

We deliver full-service, multi-disciplined professional services to more than 35,000 clients across 50+ offices nationwide. Join our team of experts in areas of Accounting, Tax and Legal, Financial Services, Agri Consultancy, Management Accounting, Advisory, Banking, Audit, and Training and be part of FDC’s continued growth across Ireland.  

Responsibilities:

• Accounts preparations for our clients


• VAT Returns


• Data Entry


• Payroll


• Income Tax & Corporation Tax returns


• Ad hoc tasks

Candidate Profile:

• Hold an Honours Primary Degree (obtained or predicted) and be interested in pursuing a career in Accountancy.


• Be interested in a rewarding long-term career with one of the most established groups operating in rural Ireland.


• Have strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.


• Have excellent communication & interpersonal skills.


• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident, and self-starting individual.


• Be flexible and well organised.


• Be a natural team player, comfortable working closely in a team environment.


• Demonstrate a commitment to obtaining a professional qualification.

FDC Benefits: 

• ACCA accredited 


• Opportunities for personal and professional growth with our internal training. 


• A supportive and inclusive work environment. 


• A charity fund and sustainability initiative. 


• Pension scheme, life assurance and PHI cover. 


• Aviva Care which includes access to digital GP, second medical opinion, bereavement support and family care mental health support. 


• Excellent remuneration packages 


• Exam & course fees


• Paid study leave