Chartered Accountant Trainee

Chartered Accountant Trainee If you want to kick-start your career in accountancy with real-world, hands-on experience, in a firm where dedication and commitment are recognised, valued and nurtured, then EisnerAmper Ireland is the place for you. We are recruiting 20 Trainee Chartered Accountants for immediate start as part of our 2017/18 Recruitment Campaign (applications are also welcome from ACCA, CPA and CIMA students).  Positions are available for immediate and Autumn start, both for new trainees and those who have had contracts terminated due to exams. The recruitment process involves both an interview and, depending on your availability, an unpaid internship of up to 5 days. The Firm EisnerAmper Ireland is a leading and high growth Dublin based firm of accountants and tax advisors playing a key role in bringing international trade to Ireland and advising Ireland's financial services and government sectors.  Complementing our core values is our team's (90+ professionals - and growing) commitment to innovating in how we serve our ecosystem of clients, contacts and the markets in which they operate. We're seeking a high calibre, driven, motivated and passionate payroll administrator, to join our tax team and to help strengthen our activity within our ecosystem.  What do we mean by our ecosystem activity?  Some examples: We advise leading businesses, banks, credit unions, private equity firms, government departments and state agencies in the areas of strategy, restructuring, operations and M&A.  Click here  to learn more. We operate at the core of Ireland's FDI community.  Every year, members of our Firm travel across the US promoting Ireland as a location to do business - read about it here:  Ireland Gateway to Europe . We understand the world's leading audit, accounting & tax firms - from the inside out.  3 of our team are currently working with our colleagues in EisnerAmper LLP's (a 180 partner, market leading, US accounting & advisory firm) New York office. Check out their blog  here . We invest in learning.   In addition to monthly training seminars, our team takes part in annual off-site training programmes with guest speakers.  It's not all work and no play -  click here  to learn more. We invest in our business. We received certification to ISO 9001:2008 in 2015 from the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).  ISO 9001:2008 is the world's foremost Quality Management System used by organisations in over 170 countries -  click here  to learn more. In July 2015, we joined with EisnerAmper LLP ( www.eisneramper.com ) to form a global network called EisnerAmper Global. Our staff enjoy unparalleled opportunities to advance their careers.  We're recognised by industry peers and clients for our expertise, client service and market knowledge. What we are looking for? We welcome high achieving, self-starters from any degree or discipline, who clearly demonstrate a passion for and drive towards personal excellence.  Whilst it is not a requirement to have an accounting degree, relevant experience in a financial services, international business, or a professional services environment would be an advantage. At EisnerAmper Ireland, we recognise and reward our people for the contributions they make on a daily basis.  Suitable candidates will have: Achieved excellence in their academic discipline, minimum of current 2.1 in a business, mathematical or analytical discipline; A passion to serve and a desire to become a world class accountant and business advisor; An outstanding work ethic and a 100% commitment to being the best; A desire to be a team player with excellent communication skills and an attitude of enjoying life; Some expertise or experience in one or more of our target markets and in particular banking, financial services and/or international business; A working knowledge of a foreign language would be an advantage; and Demonstrated excellence at something in your personal life. Benefits of EisnerAmper Ireland EisnerAmper Ireland recognises the importance of a work life balance and developing your network of contacts. Graduates are encouraged to attend networking events with Chartered Accountants Ireland, industry groups and College events. Additionally, regular EisnerAmper Ireland staff events are held to foster Firm friendships. Responsibility and career progression - Trainees at EisnerAmper Ireland aren't just assigned to one aspect of a job, they're involved in every stage of portfolio management, from pre-engagement preparation to reviewing the final output with the Partner on the job. Corporate Social Responsibility - Staff members are supported to participate with their personal charities and the Firm sponsors staff to participate in the Junior Achievement programme. International Secondments - A ll staff have the opportunity to participate in a  three month secondment  with our affiliate firm in the US. Training quality, diversity and exam support - EisnerAmper Ireland provides a training experience which is unrivalled in terms of diversity and the range and depth of work you will be exposed to. Our training team delivers more than 30 bespoke training sessions to our trainees annually, both on the job and during their exams, and through our  annual residential programme . Frank Keane, Partner with responsibility for training, sits on the Chartered Accountants Ireland's Education Committee and lectures on the FAE programme. Health and fitness - All employees can avail of free gym membership. The gym is a 3 minute walk from our offices. Additionally, all employees can avail of the Cycle to Work Scheme. What you will be doing You will be learning from and working with an excellent caliber of colleague and best practice quality systems. Our aspirations for you go far beyond obtaining a professional qualification. Our hands on approach means that each trainee is given significant responsibility from day one and are fully supported by the Firm's management team and in particular through direct on the job experience with the Partners. Typical services provided to EisnerAmper Ireland clients include: Corporate audit, accounting, company secretarial and compliance services; Tax compliance services; Outsourcing services to foreign inward investment clients; Regulatory inspections and forensic work; Governance and compliance advisory; and Business advisory services. You will get the chance at the interview to meet current trainees who will answer your questions and share their stories about life in the Firm. Your development Your development is our future and our approach to education and training reflects that. Education & training is so integral to our business that it is one of the professional services we offer clients such as law firms and banks. We provide continuous coaching and training to develop our people into business advisors and professional practitioners. Training programs include: monthly in-house learning afternoons; 2 day internal technical training sessions in December; offsite training day in March; and 2 day residential training course in November. There is a strong coaching atmosphere within the Firm, where senior staff offer advice and support (through buddy systems) to trainees over the course of their training contracts. Partners are closely involved in the CAI Training, Audit and Assurance, QAC Committees and lecture on the FAE. The culture of the Firm is represented by the hardworking, candid, commercial, can do, ambitious and principled approach of its staff. Through the Firm's “Integrated Personal Development Framework” you will manage your own development and learn a lot more about what we call “The Art of Practice”. The development framework will require post engagement reviews in addition to bi-annual self-appraisal meetings and career planning sessions with Senior Management. Remuneration Our remuneration packages are designed to attract and retain the best people.  We are offering a competitive salary  as well as study leave in excess of CAI recommended periods, internal support, student registration and exam fees.