Corporate Finance - Infrastructure & Government Graduate Programme 2027

Be you. Become more.

At KPMG, we don’t expect you to fit a mould. We want you to bring your perspective, your ambition and your authentic self. We’ll give you the support, experience and opportunities, including real-time coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent, grow quickly and reach your full potential from day one.

Our Graduate Programme is designed for people who want to build a meaningful career, learn fast, and make an impact early. If you’re curious, motivated and ready to challenge yourself, this could be the start of something big.

Why join KPMG?

KPMG is one of Ireland’s leading professional services firms, hiring 330 graduates each year and investing €20 million annually in your development - recognised as the Gradireland #1 Graduate Employer 2025 & 2026, and the #1 firm for Innovation & Technology in Early Careers 2026.

Through our award-winning KPMG Business School, you’ll get the skills, coaching and support you need to grow and succeed - with exam pass rates 10% to 30% above the national average and #1 in Ireland, with many of our graduates consistently placing in the top ten results in the country.

About the Programme

As part of our Infrastructure & Government team, you’ll work on major projects that shape how people live — from transport and energy to sustainability initiatives.

From day one, you’ll support real projects, using data, analysis and problem-solving to help plan and deliver complex infrastructure.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, economists and project specialists, building skills across:

• infrastructure investment and strategy
• business case and cost-benefit analysis
• commercial and procurement advisory

Build a broad skillset combining technical and commercial thinking, while working on projects that contribute to Ireland’s future infrastructure and climate goals.

What it’s like to work here

A typical week might include:

• Collaborating with your team on client projects
• Engaging with clients and learning how businesses operate
• Developing technical and professional skills
• Receiving real-time coaching and feedback

What you’ll get

• A clear career path from day one, with real responsibility and progression as you grow
• Full support to complete your ACA qualification, including exam fees and dedicated study leave
• Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent and build confidence quickly
• A supportive team environment with mentorship through your Performance Manager and Buddy
• Work life balance, including hybrid working, flexible work hours and early finish Fridays in summer
• Access to our brand-new Dublin HQ facilities for training, events and collaboration 

Flexibility, wellbeing and benefits

• Hybrid working
• 23 annual leave days, with option to purchase more
• Early-finish Fridays in summer and before Bank Holidays
• Digital Doctor, pension, wellbeing initiatives and social activities
• Opportunities to give back through Corporate Citizenship activities

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for bright individuals who are ready to learn, bring energy to a team, and grow into a professional, client-facing role.

• Current undergraduate student in your final year of university or current master’s student at university from any degree discipline
• On track for a minimum 2.1 college results
• Someone who shows initiative through work, study or extracurriculars
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team

You don’t need to come from one specific background - what matters most is your mindset, your potential and your willingness to learn.

Your Career Journey

With us, your progression is clear and supported:

-  Year 1: Build core skills, learn the fundamentals and start your ACA qualification

-  Year 2–3: Take on more responsibility, and have more client exposure

- Year 3-3.5: Qualify as a Chartered Accountant and step into the next stage of your career

You’ll be supported every step of the way through coaching, feedback and real opportunities to grow.

Ready to apply?

Start your career somewhere that invests in who you are — not just what you do.

If you’re looking for a graduate programme where you can build real skills, gain a respected qualification, and grow in an environment that values you, we’d love to hear from you.

Be you. Become more with KPMG.