The BDO Audit Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who are eager to build a career in accountancy and gain hands-on experience working with a broad range of clients.
As part of the Audit team, you will work alongside experienced professionals while supporting our clients. You will be involved in assisting in the preparation of financial statements, analysing financial information, and helping clients meet their reporting and compliance obligations. The role will give you exposure to different clients, business models, and financial challenges, allowing you to develop both your technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
From the outset, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities while receiving the training, mentoring, and support needed to help you grow professionally. As you progress, you will develop strong client relationship skills, gain practical experience in financial reporting and assurance, and work towards your recognised professional qualification (ACA or ACCA).
This programme offers an excellent foundation for graduates looking to develop a long-term career in audit and professional services or later move into industry. As part of the programme, graduates will be assigned to one of BDO's specialist audit teams, providing the opportunity to develop sector-specific expertise and build strong client relationships.
Our audit teams serve a diverse range of industries, including Asset Management, Financial Services, Banking and Insurance; Telecommunications, Media and Technology; Charities, Non-Profit Organisations; Construction and Real Estate.
Working within a dedicated team, graduates will gain valuable hands-on experience, develop strong technical and commercial skills, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services to clients.
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Performing Statutory audits - Participating in audit fieldwork, including testing financial information and assessing internal controls. Working with audit technology and data analytics tools to support the delivery of high-quality audits. Assisting in identifying and communicating audit findings to senior team members. Preparing audit working papers and documentation in accordance with professional standards. Collaborating with colleagues across different service lines where required.Assisting with the Preparation of Statutory Financial Statements - Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Client Relationship Management - Play a key role in maintaining and developing professional relationships with clients, acting as a point of contact, and ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the audit process.
- Financial Management Information - Provide clients with valuable financial management information, helping them understand their financial position and offering insights to support their business decisions.
- AD-HOC Responsibilities – Undertake additional responsibilities and special projects as required, providing flexible support across client engagements and internal initiatives while ensuring work is delivered to a high professional standard and within agreed timelines.
Essential Requirements
- Expected or achieved a 2.1 Honours Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A commitment to pursuing a relevant professional qualification.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland and are required to indicate any current or future employment permit or visa sponsorship requirements as part of your application
Desirable Requirements
- A demonstrated interest in Audit, financial reporting, and business operations through academic studies, work experience, extracurricular activities, or personal learning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information and identify key findings.
Office Facilities
- State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
- Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Onsite café with complimentary barista coffee
Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements
- Together Anywhere Leave
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Paid Study Leave
- Life Leave
- Take a Me Day
- Digital Doctor access
- Mini Health Assessments
- Discounted Health Insurance
Work Equipment & Resources
- Laptop
- Annual Professional Subscription
- Career Progression
- L&D initiatives including exam support
- Buddy / Mentor support
Income Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Green Travel Allowance
- Exam Prizes
- Start Up Allowance
- Pension Contribution
BDO Ireland LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm that provides Audit, Tax, Deals, and Consulting, Risk & Outsourcing (CR&O) services to entrepreneurial, growing and ambitious businesses.
Following our merger with BDO UK in July 2026, we operate out of 19 locations across the UK and Ireland. Employing 8,500 people and with revenues of approximately €1.2 billion, we are one of Europe’s largest accountancy organisations focused on the ambitious and entrepreneurial mid-market.
With more than 100 years of experience and a strong entrepreneurial heritage, we are uniquely positioned to support businesses at every stage of their journey – from start-up to FTSE, from local markets to international growth.
We put our people and our clients at the centre of everything we do – delivering insight and quality, and in doing the right thing for business and society.
BDO Ireland LLP is part of the BDO International network, providing professional services in 169 countries, with 95,000 people working out of 870 offices worldwide. It has revenues of US$11 billion.
