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BDO Ireland Graduate Programme 2026 - Applications Open Soon!
An Irish graduate programme where you can be yourself at work every day.
Where partners and directors expect you to get stuck in, but have your back to support you, too.
Where you’re empowered to learn and have a real impact on your clients’ business.
A workplace with no egos, that respects you and the importance of your life and work in balance.
BDO Grad Programme is a unique experience that sets you up for life, wherever your career takes you.
BDO Grad Programme is a unique experience that sets you up for life, wherever your career takes you.
Be Yourself
We don’t do egos.
We expect our colleagues to be themselves, and we respect everyone for who they are. When you bring your full self to work, ideas flow and personalities shine. You’re empowered to reach your full potential and let your best self thrive. Our grad videos prove it, with 100% filter-free personal stories, no edits or scripts.
We expect our colleagues to be themselves, and we respect everyone for who they are. When you bring your full self to work, ideas flow and personalities shine. You’re empowered to reach your full potential and let your best self thrive. Our grad videos prove it, with 100% filter-free personal stories, no edits or scripts.
Get Stuck In
Early client experience.
We trust and challenge you with early responsibility and client experience. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work closely with BDO partners & directors, who expect you to get stuck in from Day 1.
We trust and challenge you with early responsibility and client experience. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work closely with BDO partners & directors, who expect you to get stuck in from Day 1.
Real Impact
We don’t do empty slogans.
We know that making a real impact is important to you. We listen to our Grads, and we get it. Because you get direct client experience, you’ll see the real business impact of your work with the end decision-makers themselves, giving you a unique springboard to success wherever your career might take you.
We know that making a real impact is important to you. We listen to our Grads, and we get it. Because you get direct client experience, you’ll see the real business impact of your work with the end decision-makers themselves, giving you a unique springboard to success wherever your career might take you.
Balance
Life + work is in balance.
Your career is important, but so is life outside of work. We understand that success comes when there's a balance, so we focus on outcomes and support your growth - personally and professionally.
Your career is important, but so is life outside of work. We understand that success comes when there's a balance, so we focus on outcomes and support your growth - personally and professionally.
Watch Our 1 Take, Filter-Free Videos
Most Irish grad recruitment videos seem the same these days. Similar promises, vague slogans. Uber-edited, Instagram-perfect style. With so many filters on the content, it must be hard for grads to know what’s real.
At BDO Ireland, we shot all our grad videos in 1 take. No edits. Every personal story you see is 100% filter-free.
Meet our current grads, partners, and former Alumni Grads in the videos below, as they share how the BDO Programme gave them the unique springboard for a highly successful career in industry.
At BDO Ireland, we shot all our grad videos in 1 take. No edits. Every personal story you see is 100% filter-free.
Meet our current grads, partners, and former Alumni Grads in the videos below, as they share how the BDO Programme gave them the unique springboard for a highly successful career in industry.
Cian O'Sullivan
Partner, Tax
BDO Ireland
BDO Ireland
Joanne Hillery
Commercial Director, Ireland, Circit.io
BDO Graduate Alumni
BDO Graduate Alumni
Jessica Clooney
Trainee, Tax
BDO Ireland
BDO Ireland
Áine McInerney
Partner, Audit
BDO Limerick
BDO Limerick
Mark Hamilton
Head of New Business Generation, Matheson LLP
BDO Graduate Alumni
BDO Graduate Alumni
David Murphy
Trainee, Audit
BDO Ireland
BDO Ireland
Neasa Neary
Financial Controller, Newpark Hotel
BDO Graduate Alumni
BDO Graduate Alumni
Brian Hughes & Aahana Singh
Angela Fleming
Partner, Tax
BDO Ireland
BDO Ireland
BDO Benefits - What's in it for You
At BDO, your journey starts with real-world impact - making a difference from day one. Our programme has already helped one of our trainees rank 1st in Ireland and 7th globally in the ACCA exams. We’re committed to equipping you with the skills to excel while ensuring you enjoy a great work environment.
Get support during your exams with paid study leave and on-site revision courses from experienced guest lecturers. Discover and explore your business stream, grow your portfolio of skills, and start developing your career. Benefit from top-class coaching, mentoring, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Check out the full list of benefits on the Dublin and Limerick role descriptions, and watch the video below to explore the benefits available at our Dublin office.
What Graduate Success Looks Like at BDO Ireland
At BDO Ireland, we don't just take your career seriously - we champion it!
We have many reasons to celebrate our Trainees, and we often do. But the recent achievement of our trainee ranking first in Ireland and 7th worldwide in the ACCA exams deserves special mention. We are proud to share Aahana Singh’s journey, as her dedication and hard work are truly inspiring.
Read on to discover her experiences, insights, and the role BDO’s graduate programme played in her success.
Browse all BDO Grad Blogs
Read on to discover her experiences, insights, and the role BDO’s graduate programme played in her success.
Browse all BDO Grad Blogs
Your Training
Depending on the area you join, you can pursue qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, ITI, or ICSA through a training contract lasting a minimum of 3 years.
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 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.
Get Stuck In, See The Difference
Digital IQ Skills Programme
Be part of our digital journey; our graduates don’t just crunch the numbers. They analyse them using the latest data analytics, data visualisation, robotics, and AI. Be a data enabler and key player in our firm’s digital acceleration. Our Digital IQ program is open to all our grads and covers everything from data fundamentals, data management, automation and visualisation skills.
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
Our D&I programme is an extension of our core values and is central to the firm's success. It’s an employee-led initiative to deliver programmes that empower and embrace diversity in the workplace. We work together daily to ensure that BDO is an open, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone.
Sustainability
At BDO, we believe businesses have an economic and ethical responsibility to do what they can to ensure a thriving, sustainable, and equitable world. How we behave as a business is intrinsically linked to the societal and environmental impact we have. Our goal is to ensure that how we work today does not negatively impact future generations.
Why BDO Ireland is a great place to work
At BDO, we believe that a supportive and inclusive environment is key to success. From celebrating diversity with our BDO Pride initiative to being recognised as one of Ireland’s Top 150 Employers in 2024, we’re proud to create a workplace where everyone feels valued. Take a virtual tour of our Dublin office and explore the perks that make BDO a great place to work.
Ireland's Top 150 Best Employer 2024
We're committed to make our working place enjoyable and supportive
D&I Innitiatives
We welcome and support your true self
Work Hard, Play Harder
BDO Tag Rugby team has won their league for the second consecutive year!