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The Role
Graduate role supporting corporate governance and company secretarial services. Responsibilities include preparing annual returns and statutory filings, drafting board and shareholder meeting minutes, assisting with company incorporations and strike-offs, and supporting governance, compliance, research, and administrative projects. The programme provides structured training, mentoring, and professional development while working with clients across sectors.
Summary Generated by Built In
The BDO Corporate Governance Graduate Programme offers graduates the opportunity to develop a career at the heart of how organisations are governed and managed.
As part of the Corporate Governance team, you will work closely with clients to help them meet their regulatory and statutory obligations while supporting effective governance practices. You will gain exposure to a range of company secretarial and compliance activities, working with organisations of various sizes and across different sectors.
The role provides valuable insight into corporate structures, board operations, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks. You will work alongside experienced professionals, developing your technical knowledge, attention to detail, and client relationship skills while gaining a strong understanding of the governance environment in which organisations operate.
With structured training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development support, this programme provides an excellent foundation for graduates looking to build a long-term career in corporate governance and professional services.
Key Responsibilities
- Annual Returns Filing - Prepare and file annual returns, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met and that filings are accurate and timely.
- Board and Shareholder Meetings - Draft minutes for board and shareholder meetings, accurately capturing discussions and decisions to ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
- Company Incorporation and Strike-offs - Assist in the incorporation of new companies, as well as the striking off dormant companies, managing the entire process from documentation to final registration.
- Statutory Forms Filing – Preparation and filing of statutory forms with the relevant regulatory authorities.
- Ad Hoc Projects and Administrative Support – Assist with a variety of ad hoc company secretarial, governance, and compliance-related assignments as required, supporting the team in delivering high-quality client service and ensuring the efficient management of corporate governance matters.
Requirements and Essential skills
- Expected or achieved a 2.1 Honours Degree in Business, Law, Corporate Governance, or a related discipline.
- A demonstrated interest in Corporate Governance, company secretarial practice, compliance, and regulatory affairs through academic studies, work experience, extracurricular activities, or personal learning.
- Committed to completing, or currently undertaking, the Master of Science in Management and Corporate Governance with University of Ulster, demonstrating a strong interest in developing a professional career in governance, compliance, and company secretarial practice.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong research and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A commitment to pursuing a relevant professional qualification where applicable.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland and are required to indicate any current or future employment permit or visa sponsorship requirements as part of your application.
Benefits
Office Facilities
- State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
- Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Onsite café with complimentary barista
Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements
- Together Anywhere Leave
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Paid Study Leave
- Life Leave
- Take a Me Day
- Digital Doctor access
- Mini Health Assessments
- Expanded Health Insurance providers
Work Equipment & Resources
- Laptop
- Annual Professional Subscription
- Career Progression
- L&D initiatives
Income Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Green Travel Allowance
- Exam Prizes
- Start Up Allowance
- Pension Contribution
About
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 focused on the ambitious and entrepreneurial mid-market.With more than 100 years of experience and a strong entrepreneurial heritage, we are uniquely positioned to support businesses at every stage of their journey – from start-up to FTSE, from local markets to international growth.We put our people and our clients at the centre of everything we do – delivering insight and quality, and in doing the right thing for business and society.BDO Ireland LLP is part of the BDO International network, providing professional services in 169 countries, with 95,000 people working out of 870 offices worldwide. It has revenues of US$11 billion.
Skills Required
- Expected or achieved a 2.1 Honours Degree in Business, Law, Corporate Governance, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated interest in corporate governance, company secretarial practice, compliance, and regulatory affairs
- Commitment to completing, or current enrollment in, the Master of Science in Management and Corporate Governance with the University of Ulster
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information professionally and discreetly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build effective professional relationships
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong research and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Commitment to pursuing a relevant professional qualification where applicable
- Legally entitled to work in Ireland
- Indication of any current or future employment permit or visa sponsorship requirements
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The Company
What We Do
BDO Ireland is a chartered accountancy firm and a leader in advising and funding ambitious Irish businesses, helping them grow in domestic and international markets by offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services.
