BDO Ireland Graduate Programme 2025 - Limerick/Dublin

Calling all ambitious graduates with an interest in business, keen to get stuck in from Day 1 and make a real impact!

At BDO Ireland, we don't just take your career seriously - we champion it! We’re a global network with a local approach, delivering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services across 164 countries. But what really sets us apart is our people and the inclusive, supportive environment we foster. Our Senior-led approach is designed to give you the professional edge you need to become a well-rounded, prepared professional, while ensuring you feel valued, challenged, and inspired every step of the way.

Be Yourself
At BDO Ireland, we don’t do egos . We expect our colleagues to be themselves, and we respect everyone for who they are. When you bring your full self to work, ideas flow and personalities shine. You’re empowered to reach your full potential and let your best self thrive.

Get Stuck In

At BDO Ireland, we trust and challenge you with early responsibility and client experience . You’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work closely with BDO partners & directors who’ll expect you to get stuck in from Day 1, learn quickly, and contribute to real projects. Early client exposure is a key part of our programme, giving you the practical experience you need to grow and succeed in your career.

Make a Real Impact

At BDO Ireland, we listen to our Grads and we get it. We know that making a real impact is important to you . That’s why at BDO, our Grads work closely with their teams to provide real business solutions for a diverse range of clients. Because you get direct client experience, you’ll see the real business impact of your work with the end decision-makers themselves.

Balance

At BDO Ireland, life + work is in balance . Your career is important, but so is life outside of work. We understand that success comes when there's a balance, so we focus on outcomes and support your growth - personally and professionally.

From being named one of Ireland's Top 150 Best Employers in 2024, to offering onsite gym, or complimentary barista coffee 5 days a week at our Gratitude Café, all the way to our social SWAG team that's constantly buzzing with events for the whole company, we like to have some fun and enjoy our workdays.

Why BDO Ireland?

• Inclusive Culture: Be yourself and bring your full personality to work.
• Early Client Experience: Get involved from day one with direct access to partners and directors.
• Real Impact: See the results of your work on our clients' businesses.
• Work-Life Balance: Achieve professional success while maintaining personal well-being.

Join the BDO Ireland Graduate Programme 2025 and start your career in a place where you can grow, contribute, and be valued for who you are.

Key Departments

Audit Department

• Preparation of Statutory Financial Accounts and Statements: Assist in the preparation of statutory financial accounts and 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.
• Support in Drafting Financial Statements: Contribute to the drafting of statutory financial statements, ensuring they reflect the true financial position of the client’s business and adhere to regulatory requirements.

Tax Department

• Corporate and Income Tax Compliance: Assist in the management of corporate and income tax compliance for clients, ensuring all filing deadlines are met and that tax obligations are accurately reported.
• Legislation Interpretation: Interpret and apply relevant tax legislation during the preparation of tax returns, ensuring that all calculations and claims are fully compliant with the law.
• Tax Planning and Research: Conduct research to identify potential tax planning issues and opportunities for clients, helping them optimize their tax positions and reduce liabilities where possible.
• Tax Return Preparation and Filing: Prepare and file tax returns for corporate and income taxes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to both local and international tax laws.

Corporate Secretarial Department

• Annual Returns Filing: Prepare and file annual returns, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met and that filings are accurate and timely.
• Board and Shareholder Meetings: Draft minutes for board and shareholder meetings, accurately capturing discussions and decisions to ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Company Incorporation and Strike-offs: Assist in the incorporation of new companies, as well as the striking off of dormant companies, managing the entire process from documentation to final registration.
• Statutory Forms Filing: Prepare and file statutory forms with the Companies Registration Office in Dublin, Companies House in the UK, and the Isle of Man Company Registry, ensuring all filings comply with the relevant jurisdictions' requirements.

Corporate Finance & Recovery Department

• Preparation and Analysis of Financial Projections : Develop and assess financial forecasts to evaluate business performance, identify potential risks, and support strategic decision-making.
• Business Plan Review and Due Diligence : Conduct thorough reviews of business plans to ensure feasibility, accuracy, and alignment with company goals. Perform due diligence to verify the financial and operational aspects of the business.
• Debt Advisory, including Investigation and Balance Sheet Verification : Provide expert advice on debt structuring and financing options. Investigate and verify balance sheets to ensure the accuracy of financial statements and identify any potential issues.
• Corporate Restructuring, Reorganization, Mergers, and Acquisitions : Assist companies in restructuring and reorganizing their operations to improve efficiency, financial health, and strategic positioning. Support mergers and acquisitions by identifying opportunities, conducting due diligence, and facilitating smooth transitions.

Benefits

We ensure equal opportunities for all our colleagues to develop their talents, unleash their potential, pursue their passions, and achieve their goals. We provide unwavering support to all our team members in their professional aspirations. You can truly be yourself and be appreciated as an individual. Our benefits are designed to support trainees across various locations. Here are some examples of what you can look forward to:

• State of the art high tech office
• Secure bike park and showers
• Central Limerick location
• Paid Study leave
• Paid Annual Professional subscription.
• 20 days annual leave
• Good Friday Firm Day Leave
• FAE Exam prizes (Our exam prizes reward all our trainees who have successfully passed their exams on the first attempt, with amounts dependent on the exam passed.)

About BDO Ireland

As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO stands as a leading force in Ireland's accountancy, tax, advisory, and consulting. Working with us fuels your career's purpose at every turn, offering unmatched breadth, quality, responsibility, and exposure. BDO Ireland is a key player in the international BDO network - the world's largest European-led accounting group. With an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, our 91,054 experts collaborate with clients, delivering impactful advice from 1,776 locations across 164 countries.

At BDO, we prioritise how we treat our people—colleagues and clients alike. Our international recognition for a mindful and compassionate company culture reflects our commitment to placing individuals at the heart of all we pursue.