BDO

Private Clients Tax Graduate Programme

Graduate scheme

Description


Are you ready to start your career in a place where you can truly be yourself at work every day? The BDO Ireland Graduate Programme offers you the chance to learn, grow, and make a real impact while being supported every step of the way.

Be Yourself

At BDO, we don’t do egos. We believe that the best ideas come from being your authentic self. Our inclusive culture respects and values who you are. When you bring your full self to work, your personality shines, and your potential is fully realized. We’re committed to empowering you to reach your goals while being a valued member of our team.

Get Stuck In

From day one, you’ll have the chance to get involved in meaningful work. You’ll work closely with BDO’s partners and directors, who will expect you to dive right in, 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

We don’t believe in empty slogans. At BDO, your work will have a tangible impact on our clients’ businesses. You’ll be working directly with business decision-makers, seeing firsthand how your contributions influence outcomes. We understand that making a real impact is important to you, and we’ll provide the opportunities for you to do just that.

Balance

We know that life and work should be in harmony. At BDO, there’s more than one way to achieve your goals, and we respect the importance of balancing your professional and personal life. It’s the results that matter most, and we’re committed to supporting you in achieving those, both at work and in life.

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.

Private Clients Tax and Sports Advisory Team

  • Income Tax Compliance: Assist in the management of income tax compliance for clients, ensuring all filing deadlines are met and that tax obligations are accurately reported. There will also be exposure to corporation tax compliance for a smaller number of clients.
  • 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.

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.

  • State of the art high tech office
  • Onsite gym, secure bike park and showers
  • Onsite complimentary barista
  • Central Dublin location
  • Paid Study leave (Up to 20 days of paid study leave)
  • Paid Annual Professional subscription
  • Pension scheme contribution from BDO Ireland
  • Start Working Allowance
  • 20 days annual leave
  • Digi Doc (24/7 access to free digital GP consultation service)
  • Take a me day (One extra day of paid leave per calendar year)
  • Life leave (BDO is delighted to offer you to take a maximum of six months leave with a monthly payment of €1,000*, upon completion of your training contract and being offered a new full-time position with the firm, to go on that trip of a lifetime)
  • 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.)
  • You can find more information on BDO Ireland's benefits by following this link https://bdoireland.pinpointhq.com/graduates

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.

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Locations

Dublin, Ireland.

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