Tax Consulting Graduate Programme 2027 Dublin

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23 annual leave days

Early finish Fridays in summer

Wellbeing initiatives

Pension

HQ training facilities

Job summary

KPMG Ireland in Dublin is launching a Tax Graduate Programme designed for ambitious students ready to build a meaningful career in tax advisory. You’ll join a team at the centre of major deals and global decisions, working with leading Irish and multinational organisations.

You’ll gain experience across M&A, international tax, transfer pricing and cross-border structures, with access to our KPMG Business School, exam support and real-time coaching to accelerate your development.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate in final year or master’s student.
• On track for a minimum 2.1 degree.
• Shows initiative through work, study or extracurriculars.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with your team on client projects.
• Engaging with clients and learning how businesses operate.
• Developing technical and professional skills.
• Receiving real-time coaching and feedback.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Curiosity and ambition

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate final year / Master’s student

Job description

Be you. Become more. At KPMG, we don’t expect you to fit a mould. We want you to bring your perspective, your ambition and your authentic self. We’ll give you the support, experience and opportunities, including real-time coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent, grow quickly and reach your full potential from day one.

Be you. Become more. At KPMG, we don’t expect you to fit a mould. We want you to bring your perspective, your ambition and your authentic self. We’ll give you the support, experience and opportunities, including real-time coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent, grow quickly and reach your full potential from day one. Our Graduate Programme is designed for people who want to build a meaningful career, learn fast, and make an impact early. If you’re curious, motivated and ready to challenge yourself, this could be the start of something big.

Why join KPMG?

KPMG is one of Ireland’s leading professional services firms, hiring 330 graduates each year and investing €20 million annually in your development - recognised as the Gradireland #1 Graduate Employer 2025 & 2026, and the #1 firm for Innovation & Technology in Early Careers 2026. Through our award-winning KPMG Business School, you’ll get the skills, coaching and support you need to grow and succeed - with exam pass rates 10% to 30% above the national average and #1 in Ireland, with many of our graduates consistently placing in the top ten results in the country.

About The Programme

As a Tax Graduate in Dublin, you’ll join a team at the centre of major deals and global business decisions, working with leading Irish and multinational organisations.

You’ll gain experience across:

• M&A transactions across multiple industries
• international tax and cross-border structures
• using technology and AI in tax services
• advising leaders on business models and supply chains
• transfer pricing and economic analysis
• working with stakeholders on complex tax challenges

You’ll also get exposure to how tax policy is shaped, working with government and industry.

As part of one of Ireland’s leading tax teams, you’ll build a strong foundation in a fast-paced, global environment.

What It’s Like To Work Here

A typical week might include:

• Collaborating with your team on client projects
• Engaging with clients and learning how businesses operate
• Developing technical and professional skills
• Receiving real-time coaching and feedback

What You’ll Get

• A clear career path from day one, with real responsibility and progression as you grow
• Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent and build confidence quickly
• A supportive team environment with mentorship through your Performance Manager and Buddy
• Work life balance, including hybrid working, flexible work hours and early finish Fridays in summer
• Access to our new Dublin HQ facilities for training, events and collaboration

Flexibility, Wellbeing And Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 23 annual leave days, with option to purchase more
• Early-finish Fridays in summer and before Bank Holidays
• Digital Doctor, pension, wellbeing initiatives and social activities
• Opportunities to give back through Corporate Citizenship activities

Who We’re Looking For

• Current undergraduate student in your final year of university or current master’s student at university from any degree discipline
• On track for a minimum 2.1 college results
• Someone who shows initiative through work, study or extracurriculars
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team

Your Career Journey

• Year 1: Build core skills, learn the fundamentals and start your ACA qualification.
• Years 2–3: Take on more responsibility, broaden your client exposure and continue your professional development.
• Year 3–3.5: Qualify as a Chartered Accountant and step into the next stage of your career.

Throughout your journey: Depending on training contract path, you may also have the opportunity to pursue the CTA qualification.

You’ll be supported every step of the way through coaching, feedback and real opportunities to grow.

Be you. Become more with KPMG.