Date:   June 2026

Location in Ireland:   Bloom House, Gloucester Square, Dublin 1

The Role:   Trainee Accountant (reporting to the Financial Controller)

Job Function Keywords:   Accountancy & Finance

Employment Type:   Full Time, Permanent & Pensionable

Company Industry:   Financial Services – Asset & Commercial Real Estate Finance

Company Description:   First Citizen Finance (“First Citizen”) is a leading provider of Retail Financial Services in Ireland, based in Dublin with nationwide coverage. We provide asset finance to Personal and Business Customers in the Republic of Ireland for motor vehicles, equipment and real estate assets.

Job Description:   The successful candidate will join a team responsible for the financial operations and reporting of the company. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will provide access and exposure to all departments and levels of a growing organisation. The ideal candidate must be a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop their knowledge. Be able to demonstrate an aptitude through education or otherwise of being able to pick up tasks / concepts quickly.

Key Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will be involved in the following areas -         

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Day End Reporting
• Bank transaction processing and reconciliations
• Updating and reconciling nominal ledger accounts
• Sales Ledger
• Analysis of Company Overheads
• Assist in preparation of external reporting packs
• Prepare certain information which will feed into management / statutory accounts

Job Skills & Requirements:         The successful candidate will be involved in the following areas -         

• Completed studies for a business or finance qualification
• Previous experience in a finance team environment is desirable but not essential
• Have started to study or are planning to study for an accounting qualification
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel
• Can demonstrate an ability to plan & prioritise one’s work
• Be efficient, with good attention to detail
• Have a positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude
• Be comfortable assisting Financial Accountants with complex queries
• Can demonstrate eagerness to learn all departments processes and functions
• Provide quality customer service and demonstrate flexibility in dealing with internal clients / suppliers

A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate, depending on experience and full financial support for relevant studies in accordance with our education policy will be provided. Please contact the HR Manager, First Citizen Finance, Gloucester Square, Dublin 1.

Email: hr@firstcitizen.ie

Any applicant applying for this position must familiarise themselves with our data protection policies prior to submitting any personal data to us. Full information on our data protection policies and how we use your data can be found in our privacy policy located at www.firstcitizen.ie/privacy-policy.php

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Date:   August 2026

Location:   Bloom House, Gloucester Square, Dublin 1

The Role:   New Business Administrator (reporting to the New Business Manager)

Job Function Keywords:   Building and maintaining customer relationships within the new business function

Employment Type:   Full Time, Permanent & Pensionable

Company Industry:   Financial Services – Asset & Commercial Real Estate Finance

Company Description:   First Citizen Finance (“First Citizen”) is a leading provider of Retail Financial Services in Ireland, based in Dublin with nationwide coverage. First Citizen specialises in full life cycle loan origination and servicing to some of Ireland’s and Europe’s largest financial institutions.

Job Description:   As a New Business Administrator, the ideal candidate will join a fast-moving team predominantly dealing with Motor, Agri and SME asset finance lending. The New Business team is responsible for the asset life cycle from application stage through to fulfilment. The role will provide access and exposure to all departments and levels of this growing organisation. The ideal candidate must be a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop their knowledge. This is a Controlled Function role (CF3, CF4) as per the Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity Standards, and the role holder will be required to complete a relevant industry qualification if not already held.

Job Skills & Requirements:   The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and knowledge –

• Relevant experience gained in Finance / Office Administration would be an advantage
• Hold a 3rd level qualification in related business discipline (ideally FETAC Level 6)
• Well organised, with excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in using standard information systems, particularly MS Office, and have ability to readily adapt to new systems
• Accurate, high speed data entry skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Strong customer service ethic

A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate. Please contact the HR Manager, First Citizen Finance, Gloucester Square, Dublin 1

Email:   hr@firstcitizen.ie

Any applicant applying for this position must familiarise themselves with our data protection policies prior to submitting any personal data to us. Full information on our data protection policies and how we use your data can be found in our privacy policy located at www.firstcitizen.ie/privacy-po...

Download job description in PDF format HERE. 

Apply now directly via LinkedIn HERE.