Business Development Internship at UHY International

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 CEO and Executive Office in London leads management of the network and serves the
needs of our firms and their clients around the world.

The Director of Business
Development is based in Dublin/Dundalk 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

Preferred as a full-time role. Part-time
options may be considered.

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 minimum of 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, ideally in Co. Louth, North Co. Dublin or Co. Meath.

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.

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.