Audit Associate Cork 2027

forvismazars; Cork; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, a leading professional services firm in Ireland, invites graduates to join a structured audit programme across PIE, privately owned businesses, and financial services. You will gain broad exposure and work toward ACA or ACCA qualifications.

You will start with foundational audits, grow to high-risk areas, and be part of building client relationships while delivering quality service. This programme emphasizes training, mentoring and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in any discipline with academic excellence.
• You act with integrity and always strive to do the right thing.
• You are a strong communicator who enjoys meeting people and exploring ideas.
• You value respect, inclusivity and supporting those around you.

Responsibilities

• Assist audits across a variety of clients including private businesses, large corporates, and multinational organisations.
• Work towards ACA or ACCA professional qualification and engage in training and mentoring.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to service delivery through accurate, timely work.

Skills

Honest communication

Strong communicator

Team player

Organised

Detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Critical thinker

Respect & inclusivity

Eager to learn

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