Tax Graduate Programme - Northern Ireland - April 2027 intake

Shape future tax decisions through insight and real impact

Programme overview

On the Tax Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by working with businesses to help them navigate evolving tax rules to make informed decisions that drive growth and compliance. You’ll analyse financial information, apply relevant legislation and collaborate with experienced teams to deliver practical solutions, building technical knowledge and commercial insight needed to support clients and your career. And, along the way you'll be studying for a Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) qualification.

Core skills for success

• Ownership and proactivity - Takes responsibility for tasks, follows through on commitments, and is accountable for delivering high-quality work.


• Resilience - Works effectively under pressure, adapts to change, and maintains a positive, solution-focused mindset when facing challenges.


• Relationship building - Builds trust with colleagues and clients, communicating effectively and working collaboratively across teams.


• Adaptability - Quickly adjusts to changing regulations, client needs, and priorities, remaining flexible and responsive in a fast-paced tax environment.


• Integrity - Acts with honesty and strong professional judgement, ensuring compliance with regulations and challenging anything that doesn’t align with ethical standards or best practice.

What you will be doing

• Work with clients to help them understand and comply with tax legislation while identifying opportunities to add value.


• Analyse financial data and apply tax rules to support advisory work and tax compliance engagements.


• Collaborate with colleagues across teams to deliver practical, insight‑led solutions for clients.


• Build technical expertise and commercial awareness through on-the-job learning, training and real client exposure.

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