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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

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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.

Awards

Best Student Marketing Campaign 2026 - Winner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best Student Marketing Campaign - Sponsored by targetconnect 2025 - Shortlist

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

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

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 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 - 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

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

Student Voted Sector Awards 2023 Shortlist - Accountancy/Professional Services

Latest opportunities

Latest opportunities

  • Business Restructuring Graduate Programme 2027 | BDO Ireland LLP Dublin

  • Tax Graduate Programme 2027 | BDO Ireland LLP Dublin

  • Risk & Advisory Graduate Programme 2027 | BDO Ireland LLP Dublin

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