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Are you the Undergraduate of the Year for making a REAL IMPACT? At Grant Thornton we strive to make an impact whether with our employees, clients or in the local communities that we serve. Our values align with the need to make a real impact on the world around us through our focus on what is important in society. We appreciate those that want to do for others and have a sense of purpose who want to make the world a better place for all.

What could you win?

• Mentoring and coaching in final year of college
• €1,000 in prize money

Grant Thornton is a global provider of professional services, spanning more than 145 countries with a team of 68,000 professionals working to build sustainable, scalable solutions to address real-world problems. 

In Ireland, our team comprises of nearly 3,000 professionals providing a full range of Audit, Tax and Advisory services to clients of all sizes and industries. Our expertise goes beyond the traditional consulting fields: we advise clients on cyber security and forensics, AI, automation, cloud technology, sustainability and more, helping them find best-in-class solutions for today’s pressing challenges.

Our Graduate Programme provides a real opportunity for career development.

• A real opportunity to grow and succeed as part of a team.
• A real opportunity to work with and learn from the best in the business.
• A real opportunity to make a difference and excel by bringing fresh ideas.
• A real opportunity to lead a new era of Professional Services.

Interested in real professional opportunities that challenge your thinking and accelerate your growth? With the Grant Thornton Graduate Programme, you’ll be at the heart of client projects from the get-go. 

You’ll gain first-hand experience at problem solving, engaging authentically with clients, collaborating with industry leaders and working with multi-disciplinary, global teams to address complex challenges that have real-world impact. You’ll be developing a diverse skillset, realising your passions and discovering your long-term career ambitions.

Professional services firms don’t produce goods; we produce solutions and ideas. When organisations encounter a problem requiring external advice or expertise, they call Grant Thornton. As a member of our team, you’ll be building the future - not a product. You’ll work alongside some of the most respected subject-matter experts in the world as they develop innovative solutions for clients with wide-ranging challenges. You’ll receive hands-on coaching from the best in the business, acquiring knowledge from a group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Candidates are attracted to Grant Thornton for many reasons, but our people are at the top of the list. Our employees aren't just the cogs in a machine; they're the heartbeat of our company, and their enthusiasm fuels our success. You’ll experience a culture of camaraderie and mutual support and be part of an inclusive, diverse team that values everyone’s contributions. We believe an open, respectful environment encourages bold ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients and communities.

We empower growth, giving our people the autonomy and support to generate impact. We offer personalised learning paths, training and development, supportive mentorships and more. You’ll have the opportunity to build connections worldwide, working with clients in multiple geographies, collaborating with our international network and tapping into global pools of knowledge.

Choose the Graduate Programme that’s most suited to your career interests and aspirations:

Audit & Assurance

As a graduate trainee on the Audit & Assurance team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with diverse clients, from startups to SMEs to global multinationals, operating in various industries across Ireland, the UK and the US. You’ll be exposed to clients working in pharmaceuticals, fintech, banking, hospitality, asset management and more, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with subject-matter experts from across Grant Thornton’s international network.

Advisory

As a graduate trainee on the Advisory Services team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to SMEs to large multinationals, as you work to address challenges in business-critical areas such as digital transformation, change management, corporate finance, business strategy and more. You’ll work on the ground, completing projects as part of a team of subject-matter experts. Our clients are as varied as the problems they face, operating across various industries, including retail, law, food and agriculture, technology, healthcare and more.

Tax

Our Tax team works across the entire spectrum of tax. We’re talking personal financial planning to local and international businesses and everything in-between. We’re delivering the best for our clients - and for you because you’ll get fully immersive exposure and really interesting work assignments. Tax is always evolving, and you’ll be in the heart of that advising clients on changes that will impact them.

By being adaptable, you’ll get to develop tax strategies and solutions customised to client needs. And you’ll get loads of experience working with all sorts of businesses, from sole traders to SMEs from multiple industries!”

Enjoy competitive salary packages, study leave and secondment opportunities. The Professional Education team offers exam support, while the Be-Well Programme includes private health insurance, an on-site gym, modern work environments and more. The Grant Thornton Learning team provides skills training to support you in achieving your goals.