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Tax and Law Graduate Programme

Our graduate programme in Tax & Law is all about being a trusted advisor who can work with clients as tax evolves and advise on how best to react to those changes. It offers one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding careers out there. Companies today face increasingly complex tax and regulatory changes, which means our role as trusted advisors is more important than ever. Our clients rely on our Tax & Law team’s extraordinary understanding to best manage their assets and ensure they’re being taxed properly. If you’re a curious person with an insatiable hunger for knowledge and a talent for spotting trends, you’ll thrive in a career in Tax & Law.

What is Tax at EY?

Tax & Law offers one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding careers out there. Companies today face increasingly complex tax and regulatory changes, which means our role as trusted advisors is more important than ever. Our clients rely on our Tax & Law team’s extraordinary understanding to best manage their assets and ensure they’re being taxed properly. If you are passionate and possess an insatiable hunger for knowledge, we want you to apply for our Graduate Programme in Tax & Law today.

Dive into the world of domestic and multinational companies across diverse sectors and business models, helping them navigate tax planning, tax policy, controversy management and compliance. Be part of a team that adapts to ever-changing national and international tax laws brought about by global tax reform, including the new OECD “Pillar Two” minimum tax initiative.
Help businesses unlock grant funding and incentives for conducting innovation activities. Our team is made up of engineers, scientists, technologists and tax professionals to help assess and maximise the level of innovation incentives to help fuel business growth.
Help international businesses manage, retain and reward their most valuable asset – their employees. Work with individuals and employers to ensure they meet their global tax obligations, navigate through complex tax laws and policies, while fostering talent development.

Assist multinational companies in pricing and documenting intercompany transactions. Use your skills in economics, tax, law, and finance to analyse the business operations of multinational companies to ensure compliance with international tax rules and manage risk across global markets.
Specialise in commercially focused tax advice in the context of mergers and acquisitions across various sectors. Collaborate with clients and legal advisors to achieve tax-efficient outcomes and deliver value for our clients through appropriate tax structuring.
Help clients and client-serving tax professionals enhance their tax functions and processes by leveraging cutting-edge technology and the latest trends in Data and AI, in particular Generative AI. Be at the forefront of transforming how tax is managed in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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We engage with a diverse range of client sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. All our client sectors offer valuable experiences that enable you to make significant contributions. When applying, you will be asked to indicate your preference for the type of clients you would like to work with. You may choose from:

EY – Financial Services: Focus exclusively on clients in the financial sector through EY’s dedicated Global Financial Services team. This includes areas like Banking and Capital Markets, Aviation Finance, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Fintech, and Structured Finance.

EY – All Industry Clients: This category includes some of EY’s largest global clients in the following industries/sectors: Technology, Consumer & Health, Industrials & Energy, Government & Infrastructure, Media & Telecommunications, and Private.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate, eager to learn and ready to tackle challenges head on, apply for our Graduate Programme in Tax today! Experience the thrill of being part of a high-performing team that shapes the future of Tax with confidence.

We offer two exam routes through joining the Tax team:

CTA-only exam route
Combined ACA and CTA exam route

At EY, we are committed to the success of our trainees, offering for both paths:

World-class exam support.
Market-leading paid study leave in excess of the Institute recommended allocation.
Exam bonuses for trainees who pass on their first attempt.
Exam prizes for those who place nationally.

Additionally, we provide non-technical support to help you navigate professional life while balancing your studies and career, exam-focused support sessions, peer support channels, a dedicated service-line exam champion and partner, and a specialised team to assist you throughout your studies.
EY also offers sponsorship opportunities for students pursuing a Masters or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting as part of the Graduate Programme in Tax. All programmes must be accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland. Once your postgraduate degree has been completed, you will then move onto one of the professional qualification exam routes. Final year undergraduates accepted into the programme can receive full sponsorship to complete their accredited studies and achieve CAP1 and CAP2 exemptions, while current students in these programs may apply for part sponsorship if on track for full CAP1/ two CAP2 exemptions as applicable.

Sponsored Master’s in Accounting / Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Route:

Successful applicants may receive full sponsorship, which includes:

€7,600 towards course fees
A bursary of €2,500
Book allowance of up to €500

For part sponsorship, eligible students receive:

€3,500 towards course fees
A bursary of €2,500
Book allowance of up to €500

Your Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to help you thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay / Benefits / Wellbeing

Competitive starting salary
Pension scheme
Recognition and discounts portal
Milestones awards
22 days annual leave (plus buy options)
Hybrid working
2 CSR days
GP access via Webdoctor.ie
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Gym membership
Travel pass scheme
Bike to Work scheme
Emotional, Physical and Financial Wellbeing Programme including a dedicated portal
Sports and Social Clubs
Summer Early Finish Fridays
Exam Success payment

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