The Role
Graduate tax professionals support corporate and income tax compliance, interpret Irish tax legislation, prepare and file tax returns, research tax planning opportunities, and assist with advisory assignments. The programme provides client exposure, structured training, practical tax experience, and support toward the Irish Tax Institute Chartered Tax Adviser qualification. Candidates should demonstrate analytical, communication, organisational, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills while managing deadlines and developing commercial awareness.
Summary Generated by Built In
The BDO Tax Graduate Programme offers graduates the opportunity to develop a career in a fast-paced and dynamic area of professional services. Working as part of our Tax Department, you will help clients meet their compliance obligations while supporting them in understanding and managing the tax implications of their business and personal affairs.
Throughout the programme, you will gain exposure to a broad range of tax matters, work with clients across different industries, and develop a practical understanding of Irish tax legislation. You will be involved in both compliance and advisory work, giving you the opportunity to build strong technical skills while developing commercial awareness and client relationship experience.
With support from experienced colleagues, structured training, and assistance towards completing a professional qualification, including the Irish Tax Institute (ITI) Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) programme, this graduate programme provides an excellent foundation for graduates looking to build a long-term career in tax.
Key Responsibilities
- Corporate and Income Tax Compliance - Assist in the management of corporate and income tax compliance for clients, ensuring all filing deadlines are met and that tax obligations are accurately reported.
- Legislation Interpretation - Interpret and apply relevant tax legislation during the preparation of tax returns, ensuring that all calculations and claims are fully compliant with the law.
- Tax Planning and Research - Conduct research to identify potential tax planning issues and opportunities for clients, helping them optimise their tax positions and reduce liabilities where possible.
- Tax Return Preparation and Filing - Prepare and file tax returns for corporate and income taxes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to both local and international tax laws.
- Ad hoc Responsibilities – Undertake ad hoc assignments and special projects as required, providing support across tax compliance, advisory, and client service activities while demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Expected or achieved a 2.1 Honours Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- A demonstrated interest in Tax, legislation, compliance, and business advisory services through academic studies, work experience, extracurricular activities, or personal learning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and evaluate complex information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A commitment to pursuing a relevant professional qualification – ITI
- 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, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated interest in tax, legislation, compliance, and business advisory services
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Commitment to pursuing the Irish Tax Institute Chartered Tax Adviser qualification
- Legally entitled to work in Ireland
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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.
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