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At Deloitte Ireland, we’re a team of over 3,000 talented individuals. As our firm grows, we remain committed to leadership across five key business areas: Consulting, Audit & Assurance, Tax, Risk Advisory, and Financial Advisory. We partner with some of the largest companies in Ireland and globally, providing opportunities for you to make a real impact across multiple industries.
Join us and be part of a global network of nearly 400,000 people across 150 countries.

Why Choose a Career in Audit & Assurance?

Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance Practice is recognized as one of the world’s leading audit firms. Our practice is built around core capabilities in people, processes, technology, and industry expertise—equipping us to help clients navigate their most complex challenges.

Audit & Assurance is about more than just numbers. We provide independent insights and challenge to help our clients and their stakeholders make informed decisions. From statutory audits to due diligence reviews and accounting advice on corporate governance, we offer the diagnostics and processes that build trust and inspire confidence. Our relentless pursuit of quality and talent drives the success of thousands of transactions each year, with opportunities to gain exposure in exposure to the some of the most influential and well-known multi-nationals, and leading local private businesses.

What does a BrightStart Apprentice do?

As a BrightStart Apprentice, you’ll shape your own career while gaining real, on-the-job experience. From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, receive respect, and have dedicated time to pursue your professional qualifications.

This apprenticeship equips you with skills that will serve you throughout your entire career. Our BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship Scheme in Audit & Assurance is an “earn-while-you-learn” opportunity, leading to a professional accounting qualification.

Benefits of the BrightStart Apprenticeship:

• A permanent job, fully funded professional qualifications and paid study leave
• A supportive buddy and mentor system
• Real client projects and the opportunity to learn from industry leaders.
• Insights into the business world
• Career growth potential
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.

Academic Requirements

While we’re interested in your creativity and problem-solving abilities, certain academic qualifications are required to be considered:

• GCSE Grade B or above in both Mathematics and English
• 120 UCAS points (equivalent to three Bs)

Professional Qualifications

As part of your training, you will prepare and sit exams for Accounting Technicians Ireland in year 1 of the programme with the expectation of passing with merit, propelling yourself into a Chartered Accountants Ireland training contract to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant in 4 years. Deloitte will cover the cost of this invaluable qualification that is recognised globally.

Learning and Development

At Deloitte, your learning journey includes more than just formal qualifications. Alongside classroom study and e-learning, you’ll benefit from 1:1 coaching, mentors, and technical skills training. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on real projects, supported by designated Deloitte appraisers and buddies.

Our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge for a successful and fulfilling career – this commitment will be rewarding and represents our significant investment in you.

Office Location and Work Model

• Office Location: Belfast
• Work Model: Our hybrid approach allows you flexibility in where, when, and how you work—whether it’s from home, a Deloitte office, or client sites.

Deloitte’s Market-Leading Benefits 

• Flexibility & Time Off: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus 1 ‘Deloitte Day,’ graduation leave, time-out, early finish Fridays in summer, global remote working opportunities, and our hybrid working model, Deloitte Works. 

• Competitive Compensation: Market-leading salary, immediate access to private health insurance, and a pension scheme with employer matching contributions from day one. 

• Continual Learning & Professional Development: Enhanced support for professional and financial education, comprehensive study leave, and focused learning and development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing: Employer-paid BUPA healthcare and a wide range of wellbeing programs. 

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.​

What makes the FLA graduate programme different?

• It focuses on building leadership capability for the future, offering all graduates a permanent contract.

• It is a multi-award-winning graduate programme recognised by gradireland and The Irish Accountancy Awards.

• Rewards and benefits include a market leading professional services salary, immediate access to paid private health insurance and a pension scheme from day one with matching employer contributions.

• Enhanced professional and financial education support is provided through comprehensive study leave and focused learning and development programmes.

Ongoing performance feedback on client assignments drives improved advisory skills.