AAB

AAB Graduate Programme 2027

Posted 19 Days Ago

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Cork, IRL

In-Office

Entry level

Professional Services • Consulting • Financial Services

The Role

AAB’s graduate programme offers hands-on experience across Audit, Business Advisory, and Tax in Cork, Dublin, and Carlow. Graduates work with diverse clients, develop professional skills, and pursue long-term career opportunities alongside experienced professionals. Applicants from all degree disciplines are welcome and should demonstrate motivation, communication skills, client-service focus, a growth mindset, proactive behavior, and strong academic performance.

Summary Generated by Built In

Start your career with AAB and experience an outstanding early careers programme. From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.

At AAB, we focus on who you are, not just the skills you bring. We're always looking for ambitious, motivated individuals who share our values and want to contribute to our continued growth and success.

What can we offer you?

We provide excellent career development opportunities, including exposure to specialist service lines and unique career pathways. Our open and collaborative culture encourages you to share ideas, seek and provide feedback, and take an active role in shaping both your career and our business.

We're proud of our reputation as a team that works hard and enjoys celebrating success together. Throughout the year, we organise a wide range of social, sporting, and fundraising events, and we encourage everyone to get involved.

Our People

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to nurturing talent and helping our colleagues reach their full potential. Many of our team members begin their careers with us and go on to build long-term, rewarding careers within AAB, helping to shape the future of both our business and the profession.

Looking for a fantastic start to your career?

At AAB, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across a variety of sectors, helping businesses and individuals achieve their goals while developing your skills alongside experienced professionals. From day one, you'll gain meaningful experience, take on real responsibility, and build the foundations for a successful and rewarding career.

Opportunities are available across a range of exciting service lines, including:

Audit (Cork, Central Dublin, Carlow)
Business Advisory (Cork, Carlow)
Tax (Cork, Central Dublin)

We welcome applications from graduates of all degree disciplines and actively encourage individuals from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.

When reviewing applications, we take a holistic approach, focusing on your potential, mindset, and academic achievements rather than a specific degree subject. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

A growth mindset and willingness to learn
Strong motivation to develop personally and professionally
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A passion for delivering exceptional client service
A commitment to going Above And Beyond for clients and colleagues
A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to embrace new challenges
A strong academic track record, demonstrating the ability to manage the demands and rigour of professional qualifications

Our recruitment process is designed to be straightforward and give us the opportunity to get to know you and your potential.

The process consists of:

Online application form
Interview
Job offer

We understand that AI is increasingly used and may support candidates during the application process. We encourage you to use it responsibly, ensuring that any information submitted is authentic and accurately represents you and your abilities.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, assessment, and onboarding process. If you would like to discuss any support or adjustments you may require, please contact [email protected].

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Skills Required

Graduate or completing a degree; all degree disciplines are accepted
Strong academic track record demonstrating ability to manage professional qualification demands
Growth mindset and willingness to learn
Motivation to develop personally and professionally
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for delivering exceptional client service
Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to embrace new challenges

AAB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AAB and has not been reviewed or approved by AAB.

Strong & Reliable Incentives — Paid overtime is highlighted as a notable advantage in audit, offering a dependable way to boost overall earnings. Feedback suggests this stands out in a sector where extra hours are often unpaid.
Healthcare Strength — Advertised benefits include private medical insurance and 24/7 employee assistance support for mental health. Feedback suggests these offerings contribute to a solid health-focused package.
Parental & Family Support — Enhanced parental leave and options to add family members to private medical insurance are promoted. Feedback suggests this breadth supports varied family needs.