Audit Junior CAI (Graduate Scheme) - Cork - September 2027

Baker Tilly Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Full Study Support

Hands-On Experience

Career Growth

Supportive Network

Job summary

Baker Tilly Ireland is recruiting an Audit Junior as part of our graduate programme in Ireland. You will work on audit and accounts with your team, supported from day one by mentors while pursuing a recognised professional qualification. The programme builds real client experience across diverse sectors and locations.

Travel to client sites is common, and you’ll gain hands-on experience early, contributing to meaningful outcomes and long-term career growth within a global network.

Qualifications

• Audit-focused role suited for graduates with a drive for client service.
• Mentorship and progression through a recognized professional pathway.

Responsibilities

• Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team.
• Analytical reviews and drafting client letters.
• Preparing accounts and producing sets of financial statements.

Skills

Audit

Junior

Client-facing

Analytical

Communication

Education

Professional Qualification CAI

Job description

We’relooking for talented individuals who bring initiative, creativity, and curiosity to the table. In return,you’llgain valuable hands-on experience, receive mentorship from some of the industry’s best and earn recognised professional qualification.

By the end ofyourGraduate Programme,you’llbe a well-rounded, commercially minded professional, ready to take on interesting and challenging responsibilities. Youwon’tjust be fully qualified -you’llbe fully prepared to drive your own career forward.

What Sets Us Apart

At Baker Tilly Ireland, people come first, our colleagues, our clients, and the communities we support. Beyond your local office, you will also benefit from being part of MHA, a leading UK firm, and Baker Tilly International, the 8th largest global network! This gives you access to a wealth of knowledge, expertise and resources. With the backing of such a strong network, your career has the platform to grow and the opportunities to thrive.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, recognising our commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing every individual.

Here,You’llGo Beyond Numbers

We are looking for aAudit Juniorto join us who is comfortable in an evolving environment and enjoys solving a variety of challenges that contribute to meaningful outcomes.

Our graduate scheme is designed for you to put your academic knowledge into practice and become a crucial asset for our clients. From day one, you will be making an impact. We work a diverse range of sectors including fashion, leisure, hospitality, renewable energy, gaming, and motorsports. This exposure will provide you with a broad perspective and varied experiences that will enrich your professional journey.

What does a career in Auditactually involve?

Audit is a varied and highly client-facing career that gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of organisations and understand how their businesses operate. You’ll spend time working at MHA offices as well as regularly travelling to and working from client sites, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in different environments, meeting new people and representing MHA professionally. As some client locations may be more difficult to reach by public transport, being able to travel independently and having access to a car can be beneficial for this role. From an early stage, you’ll build relationships with clients, ask questions and gather the information and evidence you need to support your work, while collaborating closely with colleagues across the audit team. You’ll develop your understanding of financial information and business processes, carry out testing and analytical work, and use your curiosity and professional judgement to explore anything that requires further attention. If you enjoy meeting new people, asking questions, understanding how businesses work and the variety of working with different clients and in different locations, Audit could be a great fit for you.

As an Audit Junior,you’llexperience the power of collaboration as you work with diverse teams on real projects, building lasting connections with colleaguesand start off by learning the fundamentals, including:

• Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team,
• Working closely with your mentor on audit planning memorandum,
• Analytical reviews,
• Drafting client letters,
• Preparing accounts and producing sets of financial statements.
• Studying towards Professional Qualification (CAI)

Rewards That Resonate

You’remore than a number to us;you’resomeonewithuniqueskillsand aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support yourwellbeing, foster your professional growth, and recognise the contribution you make.

• A Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a graduate salary package that values your contribution from the start.
• Full Study Support: Gain a globally recognised qualification with comprehensive support from award-winning training providers.
• Hands-On Experience: Dive into practical, on-the-job training and build valuable client relationships early on.
• Career Growth: We are globally united through Baker Tilly International, providing you with access to both our national and an extensive global network. There are opportunities for secondments, and you will gain experience with a diverse range of clients, from pioneering entrepreneurs to international business groups.
• A Supportive Network: Join a vibrant, social community where mentors and peers are dedicated to your success and personal development.

At Baker Tilly Ireland, we know that diversity, inclusion, and belonging lead to better decisions, stronger performance, and a workplace where everyone can feel included and thrive.That’swhy we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we willprogress you to the next stage of the process

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please let us know and we will be happy to help.