2026 Finance Internship Programme - Kerry Dairy Ireland

Accounting & Finance Internship

Start Date: January 2026; for 9 months

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Description and Responsibilities:

Our Accounting & Finance Interns will be assigned to our Finance team based in Listowel. As part of these teams, you will carry out the following tasks.

• Assist in reviewing and preparing financial statements.

• Communicate and solve any matters that arise in relation to the financial statements between auditors, site accountants and the group financial reporting department.

• Upload financial statements to the compliance database once signed by the directors and approved by auditors.

• Assist in the preparation of the Interim Management Report

• Assist in any ad hoc duties/ projects that may arise.

Kerry Dairy Ireland Internship Programme:

As a KDI intern, you will benefit from:

• Meaningful work experience

• Networking with other interns and graduates

• Exposure to our Senior Leaders

• Opportunities to demonstrate to our leaders how you have contributed to Kerry during your internship.

• Learning about our wider business

We are committed to the development of our interns as we aim to convert our best performing interns to graduates through an early assessment centre at the end of the programme.

What we are Looking for:

• Studying Accounting and Finance, Business, or related degree and on track for a 2:1 degree classification

• Results-Oriented

• Motivated self-starter with the determination and drive to succeed.

• Strong ability to work well in a team and work independently.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams

• Good organisational, time management & communication skills.

Discover Your Future with Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 28 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.