Accounting Graduate Programme

Job Title: :

Accounting Graduate Programme 2026

Vacancy ID :

101012

Vacancy Type :

Fixed Term Contract

Post Date :

14-Apr-2026

Close Date :

28-May-2026

PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centered on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful.

Your Role:

The PTSB Accounting Graduate Programme is designed to develop the future leader within Finance. It ensures all graduates build strong technical accounting skills, develop a curious mindset and develop the commercial understanding behind the numbers. 

The Programme consists of periodic rotations structured towards enabling graduates to gain insight and exposure to different teams within Finance. You will complete three rotations over the 3.5 years as you work to complete your accountancy qualification.

Rotations are supported by a 2-tier support network consisting of a Line Manager and assigned buddy. Additionally, a best in class learning and career development platform is available and educational training/assistance provided.

Your Responsibilities as a Graduate:

As an Accounting Graduate in PTSB you can expect to perform some of the following activities:

• Gain exposure and contribute to the finance function in a fast-paced environment, build strong technical accounting skills, develop a curious mindset and deepen their commercial understanding behind the numbers.
• Adopt a continuous improvement mindset to identify customer pain points and process enhancements.
• Support the control testing requirements across all Finance functions as managed by the Finance Divisional Risk & Assurance function.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels.
• Engage with all areas of the organisation supporting colleagues and bank wide initiatives.
• Due to the changing nature of work and rotations, we encourage flexibility amongst graduates to perform other ad-hoc activities and seize new opportunities as they arise.

Minimum requirements:

• Graduating in 2026 / Graduated in 2025
• Candidates must have or be on track to achieve a minimum result of a 2:1 Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (60 – 69%) in their Level 8 qualification or above.
• Legally entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland without restriction* for the duration of the programme (September 2026 – March 2030).

* Without restriction refers to candidates who: (i) will have a visa in place which will be valid for the entirety of the 42 months (3.5 year) duration of the programme without any change in permission type required; and (ii) do not require any financial sponsorship from PTSB of work visa from September 2026 – March 2030.

• Intention to pursue an ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualification.

In addition, candidates should demonstrate:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Suite such as Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interest in business, finance and related matters.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Being highly organised and demonstrating an ability to work both individually and collaboratively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Meet individual and team performance targets.

8 Teams within Finance that rotations are available in

FP&A and Reporting

Capital Management Unit

Commercial Business Partnering & Decision Support

Cost Business Partnering

Financial Control

Regulatory Reporting

Tax

Treasury

This is a fixed term contract role based in the PTSB Head Office, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin (Hybrid Options available within Republic of Ireland only) 

Is this you?

Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application.

We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview.

The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.