Business Development Internship
UHY International is a leading network of independent
audit, accounting, tax and consulting firms with offices in almost 100
countries. Our firms employ close to 10,000 professional staff worldwide,
making us one of the world’s top 20 international accounting networks.
UHY
International’s Executive Office in London, led by CEO Rhys Madoc, serves the
needs of our firms and their clients around the world. The Director of Business
Development is based in Dublin and - together with UHY Farrelly Dawe White, our
member firm in Ireland - seeks candidates in the North Co. Dublin and Co. Louth
area for a Business Development student internship during the summer of 2026.
1. Project scope
The internship will support the
Business Development function of UHY International, working directly with the
Director of Business Development. The objective is to strengthen capacity
across two areas: 1) expansion of the UHY International network and recruitment
of new member firms; and 2) international business development with clients and
prospects. The intern will focus on research and analytical activities plus
content development to support UHY’s business development and strategic
decision making.
2. Key responsibilities
· Market and firm research including profiling potential
member firms across global markets.
· Data analysis and processing in MS Excel.
· Prospect client and opportunity research.
· Lead, referral and pipeline management including
tracking and analysis.
· Support for process coordination for new member firm
applications.
· Assistance with content creation such as competitor
analysis, templates and insights.
· Assistance with content creation for presentations,
proposals and BD/Marketing
· Ad hoc business development support as required.
3. Duration and timing
The internship is expected to
run for 8 to 12 weeks between early June and late August 2026. Exact dates may
be adjusted.
4. Time commitment
Approximately 28 hours per week, typically structured across 4–5 working days, with preferably three days in the office.
5. Location
The intern will be based
primarily in the Dundalk office of UHY Farrelly Dawe White, with the option to
work on a hybrid basis. A preferred three days per week in the office is
expected to support collaboration, learning, and supervision. Candidates should
be based within reasonable commuting distance of the Dundalk office.
6. Supervision and reporting
The intern will report to the
Director of Business Development of UHY International, based in Dublin. Local
support will be provided in Dundalk/Balbriggan offices. In-person supervision and
guidance by line manager will be provided weekly.
7. Deliverables
Expected outputs include candidate
firm lists, research reports, lead and referral analysis, updated datasets, general
BD content including proposals/presentations, and an end of placement presentation
/ summary.
8. Compensation
This will be a paid internship of
€400 per week, based on approximately 28 hours per week.
9. Candidate profile
Students studying marketing,
business, economics or related fields with strong research, data
analysis/processing and written communication skills.
A good working
proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is expected, including working with
data, basic calculations, and presenting insights clearly. A business
development and international mindset is desirable.
This
internship is best suited to students who:
·
Enjoy
working with data and research;
·
Are
comfortable working independently on structured tasks;
·
Are
willing to ask questions and clarify assumptions;
·
Are
interested in international business and professional services.
10. Selection process
Applications may be sent
directly to d.oshea@uhy.com.
11. Why this internship?
This
internship offers hands‑on
exposure to international business development within a global professional
services network. The successful candidate will gain practical experience in
market research, data analysis, and preparing management‑level insights, working closely with senior
leadership. The role is well suited to students who want to build strong
analytical, Excel, and presentation skills in a real business context.
Sectors
Sectors
UHY International is a leading network of independent
audit, accounting, tax and consulting firms with offices in almost 100
countries. Our firms employ close to 10,000 professional staff worldwide,
making us one of the world’s top 20 international accounting networks.
UHY
International’s Executive Office in London, led by CEO Rhys Madoc, serves the
needs of our firms and their clients around the world. The Director of Business
Development is based in Dublin and - together with UHY Farrelly Dawe White, our
member firm in Ireland - seeks candidates in the North Co. Dublin and Co. Louth
area for a Business Development student internship during the summer of 2026.
1. Project scope
The internship will support the
Business Development function of UHY International, working directly with the
Director of Business Development. The objective is to strengthen capacity
across two areas: 1) expansion of the UHY International network and recruitment
of new member firms; and 2) international business development with clients and
prospects. The intern will focus on research and analytical activities plus
content development to support UHY’s business development and strategic
decision making.
2. Key responsibilities
· Market and firm research including profiling potential
member firms across global markets.
· Data analysis and processing in MS Excel.
· Prospect client and opportunity research.
· Lead, referral and pipeline management including
tracking and analysis.
· Support for process coordination for new member firm
applications.
· Assistance with content creation such as competitor
analysis, templates and insights.
· Assistance with content creation for presentations,
proposals and BD/Marketing
· Ad hoc business development support as required.
3. Duration and timing
The internship is expected to
run for 8 to 12 weeks between early June and late August 2026. Exact dates may
be adjusted.
4. Time commitment
Approximately 28 hours per week, typically structured across 4–5 working days, with preferably three days in the office.
5. Location
The intern will be based
primarily in the Dundalk office of UHY Farrelly Dawe White, with the option to
work on a hybrid basis. A preferred three days per week in the office is
expected to support collaboration, learning, and supervision. Candidates should
be based within reasonable commuting distance of the Dundalk office.
6. Supervision and reporting
The intern will report to the
Director of Business Development of UHY International, based in Dublin. Local
support will be provided in Dundalk/Balbriggan offices. In-person supervision and
guidance by line manager will be provided weekly.
7. Deliverables
Expected outputs include candidate
firm lists, research reports, lead and referral analysis, updated datasets, general
BD content including proposals/presentations, and an end of placement presentation
/ summary.
8. Compensation
This will be a paid internship of
€400 per week, based on approximately 28 hours per week.
9. Candidate profile
Students studying marketing,
business, economics or related fields with strong research, data
analysis/processing and written communication skills.
A good working
proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is expected, including working with
data, basic calculations, and presenting insights clearly. A business
development and international mindset is desirable.
This
internship is best suited to students who:
·
Enjoy
working with data and research;
·
Are
comfortable working independently on structured tasks;
·
Are
willing to ask questions and clarify assumptions;
·
Are
interested in international business and professional services.
10. Selection process
Applications may be sent
directly to d.oshea@uhy.com.
11. Why this internship?
This
internship offers hands‑on
exposure to international business development within a global professional
services network. The successful candidate will gain practical experience in
market research, data analysis, and preparing management‑level insights, working closely with senior
leadership. The role is well suited to students who want to build strong
analytical, Excel, and presentation skills in a real business context.
