Trainee Accountant

We're an airport industry leader with operations in four continents and over 3000 employees working together to ensure we deliver the best services for all our customers globally. We are a fast paced, energetic and diverse company. Offering careers that range from IT, Finance, Technical, Airport Operations to frontline security and customer focused roles and many more. Whether you are starting your career or looking for your next move, we have lots of great opportunities to choose from.An opportunity has arisen with the daa Group Finance team for a motivated and ambitious trainee accountant. This role offers exposure to capital investment activities across the daa Group, including Dublin Airport, and provides a strong foundation in financial reporting, budgeting, and decision support. The successful candidate will contribute to the financial management of capital projects while developing their technical and analytical skills in a dynamic environment.This role will be awarded on a personal contract basisThe key responsibilities will involve assisting in the following Group Finance activities:Assisting with the month-end close process for capital projects, including preparation of journals and reconciliations.Supporting the implementation and monitoring of internal controls within capital projects.Contributing to the preparation of capital budgets, forecasts, and plans, ensuring timely input from relevant stakeholders.Collaborating with Group Finance and Infrastructure teams to provide financial analysis and reporting that supports decision-making.Assisting in the review of capital project performance and providing insights to help drive improvements.Participating in process improvement initiatives and helping to streamline capital finance activities.Responding to ad-hoc queries and requests from the Group Finance and Infrastructure teams.