BDO Ireland Graduate Programme 2026 - Dublin

Choose your career path.
Start with support, grow with confidence.

Are you ready to take the first step in a career that’s truly yours?
At BDO Ireland, we know every graduate is different — and that’s exactly what makes you stand out. Whether you’re set on Audit, Tax, Risk, Corporate Governance, or still exploring your options, our Graduate Programme 2026 is designed to give you the direction, support, and confidence to grow into the professional you want to become.
 

From your very first day, you’ll be trusted with meaningful work, supported through every stage of your qualification, and given the space to make a real impact. You’ll work alongside experienced partners and directors, gaining practical exposure that builds both your skills and your confidence. Most importantly, you’ll do it all in an environment that values individuality, champions collaboration, and backs you every step of the way.
 

Choose the path that resonates with you
Wherever you start — Audit, Tax, Corporate Governance, or Risk Advisory — you’ll get early client exposure, practical experience, and the confidence to take the next step in your career.
 

Build strong foundations
With paid study leave, on-site revision sessions, exam support, and mentors who’ve been exactly where you are, you’ll have everything you need to succeed in your qualification and beyond.
 

Learn fast. Grow strong.
From day one, you’ll contribute to projects, present to clients, and work alongside experienced directors and partners. You’ll be trusted early and backed to take on more responsibility as you grow.
 

Training that shapes your future
Your career could take many directions — progressing through BDO, moving across departments, or stepping into industry. Whatever path you choose, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and experience to make it count.

Departments recruiting now in Dublin

Audit

• 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

• 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 optimise 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 Governance

• 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.

Risk & Advisory Services (RAS)

• Operational and Financial Internal Audits: Participate in the execution of operational and financial internal audit assignments, assessing the effectiveness of clients’ processes, systems, and controls.
• Process and Control Evaluation: Evaluate existing processes, systems, and controls, identifying any weaknesses or areas for improvement, and recommending remedial actions to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Financial Control Reviews: Conduct financial control reviews to ensure that clients' financial practices align with best practices and regulatory standards, providing assurance on the integrity of financial reporting.
• Compliance Assessment: Assess clients' compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance, ensuring that they meet all statutory obligations and minimize risk exposure.
• Cyber Security and IT Audits: Conduct client cyber security assessments and IT control audit assignments, assessing and advising on the design and effectiveness of clients’ security management, processes, systems, and controls.

We ensure equal opportunities for all our colleagues to develop their skills, pursue their passions, and achieve their goals. At BDO, you’ll be supported throughout your professional journey and valued for who you are as an individual.
 

Life at BDO Ireland: your benefits

Your Development

• Up to 20 days of paid study leave each year
• Paid annual professional subscription
• Exam prizes for passing on your first attempt, with amounts dependent on the exam passed
• Mentoring, on-site revision sessions, and exam support throughout your qualification

Your Workplace

• State-of-the-art high-tech office
• Central Dublin location

Your Wellbeing

• DigiDoc: 24/7 access to free digital GP consultations
• On-site gym, secure bike park, and showers
• Complimentary on-site barista
• “Take a Me Day”: one extra day of paid leave per year
• “Life Leave”: up to six months leave with €1,000 monthly allowance after completing your training contract and accepting a full-time position with BDO, to go on that trip of a lifetime

Your Rewards

• Starting Work Allowance
• 20 days of annual leave
• Pension scheme contribution from BDO Ireland

We’re proud to have been recognised as one of Ireland’s Top 150 Employers for two years running — a reflection of the support and opportunities you can expect from day one.

Ready to choose your path?

Join the BDO Ireland Graduate Programme 2026 and start building a career where you can grow, contribute, and be valued for who you are.

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 realm. Working with us fuels your career's purpose at every turn, offering unmatched breadth, quality, responsibility, and AI 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 1,658 locations across 167 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.