Accountancy services and business advice provider Xeinadin has announced plans to recruit 70 graduates for its 2027 early careers programme on 10 November 2026, with positions available across its Irish network including Limerick. The recruitment drive represents a 40 per cent increase compared to the previous year’s intake.
The expansion comes as emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, transform working and hiring practices within the accountancy sector, yet the firm continues to prioritise investment in early-career talent alongside its adoption of new technologies.
Key facts
- 70 graduate positions available across 33 offices in Ireland
- 40 per cent increase from 2026 intake
- First one to two years cover accounting, tax, bookkeeping and audit
- Programme targets SME market clients across multiple sectors
- Positions available in Limerick and other regional locations
Programme Structure and Training
The Xeinadin graduate programme provides practical experience across multiple accountancy and business advisory services. During the initial one to two years, participants will gain exposure to accounting, tax, bookkeeping and audit functions. Graduates typically work with a diverse range of sectors and clients, particularly within Xeinadin’s core small and medium-sized enterprise market.
The programme operates across the company’s 33 offices throughout Ireland, offering opportunities in regional locations as well as major cities. This geographic spread allows graduates to choose locations that suit their circumstances while accessing the same quality of training and development.
Technology and Human Skills
Speaking about the recruitment expansion, Sandra Clarke, Managing Partner for Ireland at Xeinadin, emphasised that whilst AI and other emerging technologies are becoming increasingly important tools within accountancy and will continue to create efficiencies, these advances do not diminish the need for graduate talent.
“Our work with SMEs is highly relationship-driven. Clients want access to people; they want to meet and hear from people. The importance of building those close relationships won’t go away anytime soon,” Clarke stated.
The firm positions itself at the forefront of developing interpersonal skills and inspiring the next generation of business advisors in Ireland, reflecting the ongoing importance of human interaction in professional services despite technological advancement in the business sector.
The recruitment expansion signals confidence in the continued demand for professional accountancy services and the enduring value of developing graduate talent within a sector experiencing rapid technological change.
Reporting based on original coverage by the Limerick Post.