Apprentice Financial Advisors

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a high-performance team in a Top Ten professional services firm?

Ifac Financial Planning provides advice and guidance to our members in the areas of Life Assurance, Pensions, Investments and Savings. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are currently recruiting an Apprentice Financial Advisors to join our talented team.

The Role

This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. Our Apprentice Financial Advisors will work closely with our Financial Planning team – to drive the next phase of growth and client impact across the region.

About Ifac

Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland’s Top 200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Our Purpose

Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.

Our Ambition

With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.

Why Join Ifac?

At Ifac, We Are More Than Just a Workplace – We Are a Community Of Professionals Committed To Growth, Innovation, And Sector Leadership. When You Join Our Team, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Work with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland’s farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors.
• Be part of a values-driven culture emphasising collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight.

Making an impact

We build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimize opportunities.

The Trainee Financial Advisors Academy

When you join ifac Financial Planning, you will receive a tailored induction and will be assigned a business supervisor and mentor to provide support throughout the scheme.

We will work with you to enable you to reach your development goals and aspirations for your career at ifac Financial Planning. In return, we expect you to bring the commitment and drive to add significant value to the company.

Achieving Your Potential

This opportunity is a three-year fixed term contract apprentice scheme that provides exposure to all aspects of our business, allowing you to develop your technical expertise as well as professional skills. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete the insurance industry professional qualifications APA and CIP/QFA as well as Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship) which is level 8 on the NFQ awarded by ATU Sligo.

You Will Have

• A degree level Qualification in Business or other related area.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to successfully manage deadlines and meet targets.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• A passion for helping businesses achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Financial Advisors to provide a high level of service to new and existing individual clients.
• Sales support and paraplanning service to the Senior Advisors.
• Compliance procedures.
• Developing and managing relationships with insurance providers, clients, and other staff members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory, professional, and legal requirements.

Rewards

Our Apprentice Financial Advisors will receive;

• Market-leading compensation and benefits package.
• Mentor Support.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Supportive family orientated workplace policies.
• Blended WFH.
• Opportunities for internal growth and development.
• Access to a bike to work scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Well-being benefits, including the Digital Doctor programme.
• Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year.
• Voucher at Christmas.

Minimum Entry Level Requirements

• Information on minimum entry requirements available through the following link: Apprenticeship-Entry-Requirements
  
  

Next Steps

Apply in confidence with full CV quoting reference Apprentice/FA: careers@ifac.ie