EY Ireland Assurance Graduate Programme 2025

This opportunity is available in the following locations:  Dublin, Cork, Waterford Start date: September 2025 Before submitting your application: Thank you for choosing EY for your future graduate programme! Before submitting your application, please read the below information so we can help to set you up for success.

• Please note you may only apply to one 2025 EY Graduate Programme. All additional applications will not be considered.
• When submitting your application form, you will be asked questions on which area of our business you wish to join. To help you navigate this decision, we have provided some in depth information on our service lines and offerings in the below job description and  here on our website.

• How do I choose which area of EY to join?
  • EY is split into two areas. The difference between the two are the clients we work with in each. To help you decide, please read the below text before continuing.
    • UKI (Non-Financial Services Clients) – Industrial, Commercial & Technology Clients including Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public Sector, Health & Life Sciences, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction, Technology, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment.
    • Financial Services (Financial Services Clients):  Asset Management, Banking and Insurance, Investment Services, Financial Services Industry, Foreign Exchange.

• If I apply to this EY Graduate Programme, can I choose another programme preference?
  • Yes! As part of your application, you may choose a second graduate programme of interest.

Please note that all preferences noted within your application cannot be guaranteed, however we will do our best to accommodate you. We wish you the absolute best of luck! Hello, we’re EY. EY exists to help create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets, we exist to shape the future. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through consulting and help clients grow, transform and operate. By joining one of EY’s award-winning Graduate Programmes, you’ll receive world-class hands-on training that has real-world application. You’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Here you can seek out the experiences, learnings, skills and relationships that will shape your career and beyond and be inspired by great leaders so you can lead and inspire others throughout your career journey. Your story starts now. The EY Assurance Graduate Programme What is Assurance at EY? Assurance, which incorporates both core audit and other assurance services, includes understanding the key business and financial risks facing our clients and the wide array of markets they operate in. Audits are the fundamental building blocks of effective capital markets. EY auditors use their knowledge, skills and experience to deliver high-quality audits with independence, integrity, objectivity and professional scepticism. In doing so, they help to support sustainable, long-term value creation. Our assurance teams collaborate directly with C-Suite and senior management to make more informed decisions. Understand the factors driving business performance and become a more connected, responsive, and insightful professional providing you with the tools to shape the future with confidence. You will gain a unique insight into how our teams review internal processes, and an understanding of how they design responses to mitigate risk and verify the accounting treatment in all primary statements and disclosures within the financial statements, all whilst complying with company law, accounting and auditing standards. If you are information-hungry, data-driven, and want immediate interaction with our stellar array of clients and an insight into some of the best businesses globally, and the opportunity to add real value - apply for our Graduate Programme in Assurance today! What working at EY offers You want a career that counts, rewards performance and ultimately secures your future. Our success is founded on yours. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. In addition, your wellbeing is our priority. We can only grow and develop together, by putting your wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. EY has a range of programs to support you in looking after your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues, from remote working options to Employee Assistance Programs and wellness events. Training & Development Joining the EY Assurance Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to become a fully qualified accountant, where you will refine your talents and enhance your knowledge within your chosen specialism. Naturally, you’ll build up a network of amazing people and be exposed to all sorts of industries through your everyday work. Throughout the Assurance Graduate programme, you will complete the Chartered Accountants Ireland qualification (ACA), which includes three sets of professional examinations: CAP1, CAP2, and the Final Admittance Exam (FAE). At EY, we offer world-class learning and development support as you pursue your professional qualifications, including fully paid exam fees and study leave, exam bonus schemes, internal exam support sessions and more. While there will be a certain focus on building your technical skillset, we also want you to gain the skills needed to manage your workload and create a healthy work/life balance. This programme is 3-3.5 years in total (depending on your exam exemptions), with many opportunities to stay at EY post-qualification. If you are already a member of ACCA, you can also choose to pursue any remaining exams you have as part of your training contract with EY. (This route is dependent on the number of exemptions you have achieved). Upon the completion of the EY Graduate Programme in Assurance, you will, quite simply, be one of the most employable young people in Europe. Skills and attributes for success

• A minimum 2.1 or higher in your chosen bachelor's degree
• A client-oriented, professional services mindset
• Exceptional execution and delivery mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Proficiency to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure
• Aptitude to present on subject matter areas to an audience
• You demonstrate integrity, respect, and teaming

You have the energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead Apply today! We aim to create a diverse workplace, which contributes to our core objective of shaping the future with confidence. We are looking for people from all academic backgrounds – including business, science, engineering, arts, humanities, health, law, and more. EY – Shaping the future with confidence starts with shaping your career! For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.