Finance Operations Graduate Programme – Northern Ireland - September 2027 Intake

EY UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Belfast is offering a structured graduate programme that shapes the future of finance through technology and AI-enabled reporting. You will work in high-performing teams to transform client finance functions, building technical and stakeholder management skills while contributing to trusted, accurate financial insights.

The programme includes hands-on reporting, digital platforms, and the Chartered Accountants Ireland qualification.

Qualifications

• Analytical and systems thinking to deliver accurate reporting
• Digital, data and AI fluency to streamline finance processes
• Collaborative work with global teams and clients
• Ownership of deliverables and timelines
• High standards of integrity and accuracy in reporting

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality reporting for global clients using AI-enabled tools
• Apply data insights to improve efficiency in finance processes
• Collaborate with multi-location teams to share insights and ensure seamless outcomes
• Build skills through hands-on experience and coaching with digital finance delivery models

Skills

Analytical thinking

Digital fluency

Collaboration

Ownership

Integrity

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AI-enabled platforms

Job description

Shape the future of finance through technology, AI and meaningful insights

Programme overview

On this programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by delivering high-quality reporting and finance managed services through digital and AI-enabled platforms. Working in collaborative, high-performing teams, you’ll help transform finance functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and trust for clients. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build technical, digital and stakeholder management skills while delivering meaningful impact across clients and industries.

Core skills for success

• Analytical and systems thinking - Applying technical accounting knowledge and data insights to deliver accurate, high-quality reporting that stakeholders can trust.
• Digital, data and AI fluency - Using digital platforms and AI-enabled tools to streamline reporting and finance processes, improve efficiency and enhance quality.
• Collaboration, communication and relationship building - Working closely with global teams and clients to deliver seamless outcomes and build trusted relationships.
• Ownership and proactivity - Taking accountability for deliverables, managing timelines and identifying risks early to drive solutions with confidence.
• Integrity - Maintaining high standards of compliance and accuracy to uphold trust in reporting and processing.
• Curiosity - Continuously developing technical and digital skills to improve processes, support innovation and develop the finance function of the future.

What you will be doing

• Deliver high-quality reporting for global clients, creating real impact through accurate, trusted financial information.
• Use technology, data and AI-enabled tools to streamline processes, solve complex reporting challenges and improve efficiency within the finance function.
• Collaborate with multi-location teams across the business and clients to share insights and deliver seamless outcomes.
• Build your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and exposure to digital, future-focused finance delivery models.

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.

Key programme facts

• Programme length
  Three and a half years
• Professional qualification
  Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Salary
  Competitive
• Start date
  September 2027