Grant Thornton Ireland can trace its history back to 1899. Today, the firm comprises over 400 partners and staff operating from offices in Dublin, Limerick, Kildare and Galway.
In addition to audit and tax, we provide tax planning, corporate finance, corporate recovery and insolvency, forensic and investigation services, business risk services, computer assurance, IT consultancy, corporate secretarial services, family business consulting and personal tax and financial planning consulting. Our clients include privately held businesses, Dynamic Business, public interest entities (PIE) and financial services.
Grant Thornton International is one of the world's leading organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. More than 2,600 partners provide clients with distinctive, high quality and personalised service in over 100 countries, with combined revenues of $3.7 billion. Grant Thornton International strives to speak out on issues that matter to business and which are in the wider public interest and to be a bold and positive leader in its chosen markets and within the global accounting profession.
Company details
Grant Thornton, 24-26 City Quay, Dublin 2 E: graduate@ie.gt.com Grant Thornton website 
Number of employees: 400
Graduate vacancies
The Grant Thornton graduate theme is where Champions are inevitable. There are many reasons to join us but one of the most important aspects of the Grant Thornton experience is our unique approach to the development of expertise and the personal growth of our people. We recognise that your graduate time with us is the foundation of your future career.
We can offer you the opportunities to truly realise your career and personal goals by virtue of multi-skills, ongoing training and professional development. We don't just recruit brain power. We look for people with drive, passion and initiative, for people who aren't afraid to get involved. Grant Thornton's size means that you are not just a number. Rather you are a recognised contributor to the firm. Grant Thornton has a supportive environment that encourages innovation and individuality. As a graduate, you have the choice of specialising in one of three different business areas: Audit, Advisory Services and Tax.
From the first day, you can expect to work directly with clients and firm staff on key tasks, with an opportunity to immediately make significant contributions. You will also work independently on assignments as your responsibilities develop. Within a year you will find that you are expected to take on more responsibility, whatever department you work in. You will develop close working relationships with partners by contributing to client projects, as well as taking advantage of an open door policy to further develop rapport. You will be put in charge of jobs which will require you to use your initiative and training. This is a unique feature to Grant Thornton. By Operating from over 521 offices in over 100 countries, we offer exciting secondment opportunities to qualified staff. Our secondments are typically of six months to three years duration to countries such as Australia, America, the UK etc.
Number of vacancies
We recruit continuously for various graduate positions throughout the year, summer and work placement opportunities are also available.
Salary and benefits
The firm offers a competitive salary in line with the market. Graduates also receive a comprehensive package including paid study leave, professional training and materials.
How to apply
We seek graduates with a strong academic background and who have achieved a minimum 2:1 degree. We also request that an application form be completed and this can be found on the Grant Thornton Website or by contacting our HR Team at graduate@ie.gt.com
