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BDO Ireland is part of one of Europe’s largest accountancy & business advisory organisations, with over 8,500 people across Audit, Tax, Deals and Consulting, Risk & Outsourcing services.
BDO Ireland Graduate Programme 2027
Your career starts with a choice. And where you start matters.
Because the right start should give you more than a qualification.
BDO Graduate Programme gives you the confidence to step forward, the freedom to ask questions, people to learn from, and learn alongside.
At BDO, that's how we believe careers grow:
- through real work, with real clients
- through professional training and qualifications that open doors
- through a programme shaped by your interests, your strengths, and your goals — with meaningful support from day one.
We know that careers don’t follow just one track. Some of our graduates become partners. Some move across departments. Some step into industry or shape their own direction entirely. Whatever success looks like for you, we make sure you have the space to learn, the tools to grow, and the people to back you.
Key Departments - This is for you if…
…you’re curious about where your strengths can take you, eager to gain real experience from day one, and looking for a place that values your growth as much as your goals. Whether you’ve got a clear path in mind or you’re still exploring, there’s room for you here.
We’re looking for graduates ready to bring their whole selves to work - individuals eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact. If you’re passionate about your future career and ready to take on new challenges, BDO Ireland is the place for you.
We’re recruiting for our Dublin and Limerick offices across:
🔵 Audit Dublin | Audit Limerick
🟢 Tax Dublin | Tax Limerick
🟠 Risk & Advisory Services (RAS) Dublin
🟣 Corporate Governance Dublin
🔴 Corporate Finance & Recovery Limerick
🟡 Business Restructuring Dublin

What's in it for you? BDO Benefits
At BDO, your journey starts with real-world impact — backed by a training that delivers results. Our trainees regularly achieve top rankings, including first places in Ireland and worldwide in professional exams. We’re committed to extending that level of support beyond your studies, with a wide range of benefits designed to support you both in and out of work. You will find location-specific benefits within each role description.
Here are just some of the benefits you can look forward to:
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/Limerick 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
How to apply
Applications for our Graduate Programme 2027 are open for a limited time this year. Use the links below to find the right role for you and apply now.
About BDO
BDO Ireland LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm that provides Audit, Tax, Deals, and Consulting, Risk & Outsourcing (CR&O) services to entrepreneurial, growing and ambitious businesses.
Following our merger with BDO UK in July 2026, we operate out of 19 locations across the UK and Ireland. Employing 8,500 people and with revenues of approximately €1.2 billion, we are one of Europe’s largest accountancy organisations - giving you access to international insights while building your career here at home.
What sets us apart is our culture: one where graduates are seen, supported, and encouraged to grow — starting with your qualification and continuing throughout your career. We’re proud to be named amongst the Top 10 Accountancy / Professional Services Employer in 2026 by GTI Ireland Graduate Survey, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can succeed — and where your achievements are celebrated.
Advice
- Choosing the right place to build your careerTraining that opens doors: from BDO graduate to industry leaderComplete BDO’s Pathfinder Quiz to see where your skills could take youWhat I wish I knew before applying: Start your Graduate journey with clarityChoosing a Grad Programme? Four questions to ask yourself firstMeet BDO at Grad Fairs throughout Ireland
Awards

Best Student Marketing Campaign 2026 - Winner
gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards 2026 Winners

Top 10 Accountancy/Professional Services Employer 2026 by GTI | Cibyl
Top 10 Accountancy/Professional Services Employer 2026 by GTI | Cibyl

Best Graduate Development and Training Programme 2026, Sponsored by CIPD - Business/Management Programmes Category - Shortlisted
gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards 2026 Shortlists

Best Graduate Development and Training Programme 2026, Sponsored by CIPD - Specialist/Professional Training Programmes Category - Shortlisted
gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards 2026 Shortlists

Graduate Employer of the Year 2026 intake over 40, Sponsored by SHL - Shortlisted
gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards 2026 Shortlists

Best Accountancy/Professional Services Award 2026 - Shortlisted
gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards 2026 Shortlists

BDO Ireland recognised as one of Ireland's Top 150 Best Employers 2025
BDO Ireland recognised as one of Ireland's Top 150 Best Employers 2025

Best Student Marketing Campaign - Sponsored by targetconnect 2025 - Shortlist
Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025 Shortlist

Best Graduate Development and Training Programme - Business/Management Programmes Category 2025 - Shortlist
Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025 Shortlist

Best Graduate Development and Training Programme - Specialist/Professional Training Programmes Category 2025 - Shortlist
Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025 Shortlist

Graduate Employer of the Year Intake Over 40 2025 - Sponsored by SHL - Shortlist
Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025 Shortlist

Student Voted Sector Awards 2025 - Best Accountancy/Professional Services - Shortlist
Student Voted Sector Awards 2025 Shortlist

BDO Ireland recognised as one of Ireland's Top 150 Best Employers 2024
BDO Ireland recognised as one of Ireland's Top 150 Best Employers 2024

Student Voted Sector Awards 2023 Shortlist - Accountancy/Professional Services
Student Voted Sector Awards 2023 Shortlist - Accountancy/Professional Services
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