Accounting / Finance Trainee Programme

Location:

Mainistir O d’Torna (D18 PX68) – Ireland

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Legal

Advertiser:

ARDAGH GROUP

Job ID:

132908799

Posted On:

22 April 2026

Ardagh Group, a global supplier of sustainable packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands, are recruiting for Finance Trainees to join our Finance team in Dublin.

Our Finance Trainee Programme is structured to provide successful candidates with a unique opportunity to gain initial experience across a wide range of finance functions, including Finance, Tax & Treasury, with the option of subsequently specialising in a specific function during the second phase of the programme. 

What We Offer
This role provides successful candidates with a unique opportunity to:

-Attain accounting and/or tax or treasury qualifications within a dynamic and professional global finance function while at the same time gaining significant and varied experience within a multinational commercial industry environment.
-Develop a strong initial foundation across a wide range of finance functions during the first 18 months of the programme, including Finance, Tax & Treasury, before focusing on an area of specialization during the second 18 months.
-Work in a high performance culture organisation within a supportive atmosphere and strong emphasis on collaboration and building relationships.
-Exam support package, including paid study leave.
Responsibilities 
Candidates will be expected to achieve accountancy and/or tax or treasury qualifications over the course of their training period. The duties of the role will include, but not be limited to:

-Assisting the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, including global tax reporting.
-Assisting the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
-Involvement in the internal and external audit processes.
-Assisting the corporation tax and VAT return processes, in addition to involvement in tax technology projects and ad hoc advisory matters.
-Assisting local cash management and treasury activities, including settlements, cash analysis and cash projections for internal/external stakeholders.
The person

-Honours undergraduate degree in business/finance/accounting program. Part-qualified accountants and/or tax/treasury professionals may also be considered.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), attention to detail and the ability to professionally represent the Ardagh Finance department.
-Strong problem solving, organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities and complete work accurately and in a timely manner.
-Strong commercial interest and the ambition to pursue a successful career in business.
-Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other business software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
-Ability to work in a team and show willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
-The role will be based in Dublin; however, occasional international travel may be required.
Closing date for application 15.05.2026

 

About Ardagh Group 
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. The consistent pursuit of market-leading innovation, quality and customer service, backed by investment in our people and processes, underpins everything we do.  We remain focused on continuous improvement in all aspects of our business to deliver long-term, sustainable success for our stakeholders.

We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 19,000 people with revenues of approximately $9 billion. Ardagh currently operates 58 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Our modern Dublin office is located in South County Business Park in Leopardstown. Our Dublin team has almost one hundred employees working across various departments including finance, IT, procurement and HR.

•    Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
•    Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
•    Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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