The BDO Transaction Services team is seeking a Graduate Trainee to join its graduate programme, designed for individuals who are eager to build a career in corporate finance and gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of transaction and advisory engagements.
As part of the Transaction Services team, you will work alongside experienced professionals advising stakeholders on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and investment opportunities. You will be involved in analysing financial information, performing due diligence, assessing business performance, and helping clients make informed investment decisions.
The role will provide exposure to a diverse range of industries, business models, and transaction types, allowing you to develop both your technical capabilities and commercial understanding. From the outset, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities while receiving the training, mentoring, and support needed to grow professionally.
As you progress, you will develop strong analytical and client-facing skills, gain practical experience in financial due diligence and transaction advisory, and work towards a recognised professional qualification (ACA or ACCA).
This programme offers an excellent foundation for graduates looking to develop a long-term career in Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, and the wider professional services sector.
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Financial Due Diligence Support – Assist in reviewing and analysing financial information to support buy-side and sell-side transaction projects, identifying key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Financial Analysis & Modelling – Support the preparation of financial analyses, trend reviews, and working capital assessments to provide insights into business performance and transaction value.
- Client Relationship Management – Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders, supporting project delivery and ensuring a high standard of client service throughout transaction engagements.
- Transaction Reporting – Contribute to the preparation of due diligence reports, presentations, and client deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and attention to detail.
- Market & Industry Research – Perform research on sectors, markets, and companies to help inform transaction advice and client decision-making.
- Project Support – Assist with the management of multiple engagements, coordinating information requests, tracking project milestones, and supporting senior team members throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Ad-Hoc Responsibilities – Assist with a broad range of transaction-related activities and special projects, including financial analysis, market research, preparation of reports and presentations, business development support, project coordination, administrative tasks, and other duties as required to support the Transaction Services team and client engagements.
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Expected or achieved a 2.1 Honours Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
- A commitment to pursuing a relevant professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA.
- A demonstrated interest in Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, or Business Strategy through academic studies, work experience, extracurricular activities, or personal learning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly and build effective professional relationships.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning, with a genuine interest in understanding how businesses operate and create value.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with an interest in developing advanced financial analysis and modelling skills.
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
Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements
- Together Anywhere Leave
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Paid Study Leave
- Life Leave
- Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave
- Take a Me Day
- Digital Doctor access
- Mini Health Assessments
- Expanded Health Insurance providers
Work Equipment & Resources
- Laptop
- Annual Professional Subscription
- Career Progression
- L&D initiatives
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.
