Audit Associate Cork 2027

Mazars in Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Ireland is launching a graduate programme designed around you, with tailored training, mentoring, and clear career development across audit. You’ll work with a variety of clients and gain hands-on experience early.

From day one you’ll learn to audit financial records, develop critical thinking, and collaborate with colleagues in a supportive, inclusive environment. A degree and strong communication skills are essential as you start your professional journey.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in any discipline.
• Integrity and doing the right thing.
• Strong communicator who enjoys meeting people.
• Values respect, inclusivity and supporting others.
• Thrives in team environments.
• Organised, detail-oriented and good time management.
• Comfortable with technology and solid computer skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Auditors determine how honest and accurate financial records are.
• Assist across PIE, POB and FS areas and work with various clients.
• Progress to lead more complex and high-risk audit sections over time.

Skills

Communication

Integrity

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Technology literacy

Problem solving

Education

Honours degree in any discipline

Job description

At Forvis Mazars, we’re not just one of the leading professional services firms in Ireland — we’re a launchpad for ambitious graduates ready to make an impact. With over 1,000 professionals across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, and a global network spanning 100+ countries, we offer the scale, support, and opportunities to help you thrive.

Why join us

Our next-generation graduate programme is built around you. We understand that no two people are the same, so we tailor your training, mentoring, and career development to match your strengths, interests, and goals.

Here, you’ll be more than just a number. You’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and grow — personally and professionally. If you're looking for a career where your voice matters and your work makes a difference, this is the place for you.

The Position

Auditors have the responsibility of determining how honest and accurate a business’s financial records are while also suggesting ways to reduce cost, enhance revenue and increase profits. As an Audit Associate with Forvis Mazars, you will gain a wide range of experience across a wide variety of clients including privately owned businesses, large corporates, and multinational organisations.

Forvis Mazars Audit & Assurance teams are split into specific areas; Public Interest Entities (PIE), Privately Owned Business (POB) and Financial Services (FS). Each area offers graduates the opportunity to pursue either ACA or ACCA professional qualification.

From the outset, you will experience auditing some of the lower risk audit areas and as you progress you will become responsible for the most complex and high-risk sections on an audit file and be pivotal to managing our client relationships and service delivery. The level of your responsibilities will be driven by your capability, your on-the-job performance and your motivation to succeed.

We’re looking for bright, motivated individuals from a wide range of backgrounds—whetherthat’s engineering, business, law, science, or a related field. What matters most is youreagerness to learn, collaborate, and apply your skills effectively. We’ll equip you with thetechnical and business know-how you need—but your energy, curiosity, and attitude arewhat will set you apart.

What we’re looking for

• You’re working towards or have recently completed an honours degree in any discipline.
• You act with integrity and always strive to do the right thing.
• You’re a strong communicator who enjoys meeting people and exploring new ideas.
• You value respect, inclusivity, and supporting those around you.
• You thrive in team environments and enjoy working with others.
• You’re organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage your time effectively.
• You’re comfortable with technology and have solid computer skills.
• You think critically and enjoy solving problems with logic and creativity.
• You have excellent organisational skills, computer literacy and attention to detail