On the Audit Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence, helping protect business reputations and build trust in markets. You’ll work in high-performing teams, using technology and data to drive analysis, professional judgement and insight. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll develop your potential, make real impact, and gain a globally recognised qualification with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).
Core skills for success
- Analytical and critical thinking – using data, technology and professional judgement to interpret data and evidence, assess risk in financial statements and deliver insights others can rely on.
- Collaboration – thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.
- Curiosity and motivation – using a risk mindset to ask better questions, understand businesses, and spot issues that could impact risk, trust or reputation.
- Integrity – acting with confidence and accountability to protect trust in business and society.
- Digital fluency – use tools and automation to work smarter and focus on material risks
What you will be doing
- Work on client engagements that help build trust and confidence in financial reporting.
- Carry out independent assessments of financial information to support true and fair reporting.
- Use data, technology and professional judgement to interpret data and evidence, assess risk in financial statements and deliver meaningful insights.
- Collaborate with teams and clients across different sectors and locations.
- Develop your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and formal learning.
Please note: If you are successful in securing an offer you will be required to remain in Northern Ireland for the entire duration of the programme. The offer cannot be transferred to any other EY location in the UK or Ireland.
Eligibility for applying
You’ll need a minimum of Level 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths; three A-levels/5 Highers (or equivalent); and an Honours Degree (in any subject) by the time the programme starts.
While we welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications. We have completed several studies on academic attainment at A-level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.
Throughout the recruitment process, we therefore assess your suitability for the EY role you have applied to by considering your scores in the online assessments and your academic attainment at A-level or equivalent. This approach is designed to ensure our joiners are successful in role and, where relevant, in the achievement of their professional qualifications. It is important to EY, and we have a duty of care which we take very seriously, to ensure our joiners are set up for long-term success.