Refugee Access Programme – Assurance Graduate Programme

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Refugee Access Programme – Assurance Graduate Programme 2027

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?

At EY, we offer more than just a graduate role. As Ireland’s largest and fastest-growing professional services firm, we offer access to clients and opportunities you will not find anywhere else.

Our promise is simple: we provide the culture, support and flexibility you need to shape your future with confidence. This is your smart move towards building a meaningful, exciting career.

In a world where nothing stands still, continuous learning is essential for success. Through our learning and development programmes, you’ll develop the tech skills, leadership behaviours and mindset to set you apart today and keep you relevant in the future.

You will work with cutting edge technology, collaborate on real world challenges, and be part of a global organisation committed to building a better working world.

Smart Move. Big Futures Start Here.

Choose your clients:

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. You may choose from:

Core Audit and Assurance: EY’s largest business unit provides graduates with a breadth of experience across multiple industry sectors. You will work with some of EY’s largest global clients in Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Health, Energy, manufacturing, Government & Infrastructure and some of the best-known entrepreneurial start-up businesses in Ireland. You will serve the public interest by providing high-quality, analytics-driven audits with integrity, objectivity and independence.

EY – Global Financial Services (GFS): Focus exclusively on clients in the financial services sector through EY’s dedicated Global Financial Services. Financial services are the backbone of a thriving economy. From banking to insurance and wealth management, financial services encompass a broad range of solutions that help people make informed decisions about their financial resources, mitigate uncertainty, and build a more secure future. EY GFS encompasses sectors including Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Fintech and Technology Payments, Aviation Finance, and Structured Finance.

*Please indicate your preference for the type of clients you would like to work with.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Locations available: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway

Start date: September 2027

What is Audit and Assurance at EY?

Audits are the fundamental building blocks of effective capital markets. Audit and Assurance at EY involves providing clients and their stakeholders with confidence that their financial statements are accurate and trustworthy. This is critical to enable them to meet regulatory requirements, attract investors, and make informed business decisions. The audit and assurance services offered by EY enhance the credibility and reliability of financial information, fostering trust and transparency in the marketplace. By ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, EY helps clients build strong reputations and achieve long-term success.

At EY, this means that you will be collaborating closely with leaders across all industry sectors to deliver insightful assessments and challenge that empower organisations to navigate risks and uphold regulatory standards.

What to Expect from the EY Audit and Assurance Graduate Programme

From day one, you’ll work on real client projects, reviewing processes and controls and harness the power of AI to test data and support audits for some of our largest global clients in tech, pharma, aviation, automotive, and much more. You’ll build business knowledge, sharpen your analytical skills, and grow in a supportive team. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and ready to learn, this is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career at the largest professional services firm on the island of Ireland.

Professional Qualification Routes:

Joining the EY Assurance Graduate Programme grants access to a world-class learning and support system, and the chance to pursue professional accountancy qualifications (ACA or ACCA).

What we look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We're looking for people who are adaptable, open to learning, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

• You are curious and purpose-driven. We're looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, ask thoughtful questions, and seek to continuously learn and develop.
• You embrace technology and are AI-curious. You are interested in understanding and applying AI tools responsibly, recognise opportunities to use AI to support your work, and are willing to continuously build your skills as technologies evolve. You seek guidance when needed, adapt to new ways of working, and use feedback to improve your effectiveness.
• You are inclusive. We're looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, value differences, and collaborate inclusively to build trust and psychological safety.
• You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas, insights and recommendations to a variety of audiences. Our business language is English, so you should be comfortable communicating in English in a professional environment, both verbally and in writing.
• Qualifications: We welcome graduates from all backgrounds and disciplines who are on track to achieve a 2:1 degree or higher.

Supporting documents required:

What’s in it for you:

• At EY, your wellbeing is our priority. We offer a variety of programs to support you in caring for your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues, including hybrid working options, sports and social clubs, financial wellbeing programme, employee assistance programme and regular wellbeing events.

• Our EY Graduate Induction Journey will equip you with the critical business, digital and professional skills needed to succeed at EY. Over your first 90 days you will build your foundational skills to start working with clients through a blend of immersive in-person learning experiences, virtual workshops and bite-sized learning content. Throughout this journey you will connect with your fellow graduates from across the firm, network with leaders and technical experts and be supported by your buddy, career counsellor and manager.

• At EY, learning never stops and you’ll have access to a world-class learning and development programme with clear career pathways to guide you. You’ll also have access to EY Badges—our global learning initiative that lets you choose and earn digital credentials in emerging and future focused skills like data, sustainability and AI. Whether you're aiming for a professional qualification or exploring new areas, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

• Your exam success is a priority for us at EY. You’ll be supported by our dedicated EY Ed Exam Support Team and Faculty EY—our in-house programme offering supplementary lectures, one-to-one tutoring and mentoring, exam mindset and study skills workshops, and peer support groups.

Apply today. Applications close 14th December 2026.

Please note:

• To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit your leaving certificate grades or equivalent high school grades. If you do not have this documentation, you can submit your CV again in this field.

EY | Shape the future with confidence.

EY is creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, and EY- Parthenon. Fuelled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.