Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

At PwC Ireland, we uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships, and turn challenges into opportunities. We redefine possibilities for our clients and communities, empowering you to make a meaningful impact that extends far beyond our firm.

Within our regional Digital Audit & Transparency (DAT) part of Specialised Assurance Services - team we empower graduates to shape the future of business through innovation, trust, and transparency. You will be part of a team that delivers human-led, tech-powered audits and assurance engagements using emerging technologies to improve audit quality and efficiency. The role blends traditional audit and assurance services with cutting-edge technology.

You will work with leading organisations across industries to solve complex problems, assess risk, and build trust in systems, data, and controls. From your first day, you’ll be immersed in a collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas lead to real-world solutions. Our graduate programme supports your growth at every stage, combining hands-on experience with structured learning, professional qualifications, and mentorship.

You'll embark on the journey to achieve your Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification, receiving unparalleled support and mentorship to ensure your professional development and success in this field.

Who We’re Looking For:

Curious and Eager to Learn: You thrive in innovative environments and are motivated to develop impactful solutions.

Strong Academic Background: You hold (or are on track to achieve) at least a 2.1 degree (or equivalent). While the role may be most suitable to those studying for a degree in Accounting, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, we will accept applications from any degree background.

Growth-Oriented: You’re ready to refine your talents through feedback, coaching, and continuous learning.

Collaborative and Proactive: You excel in teamwork, communicate effectively, and take initiative.

Inclusive and Open-Minded: You value diverse perspectives and work across teams to drive change.

Accounting Qualification: You have an interest in pursuing an accounting qualification.

Role Overview:

Join a team that helps market-leading organisations - from financial services and tech to retail and pharma - tackle complex challenges and make smarter decisions. You’ll uncover hidden risks, ensure systems and processes are accurate, and identify opportunities that drive real impact. From capital markets and regulatory change to data complexity and business model transformation, you’ll advise on issues that shape the future of business. Working with cutting-edge tools and collaborating with experts across disciplines, you’ll build trust, drive innovation, and make a difference from day one.

Our regional capabilities lie across these specialist assurance services:

Digital Audit

Trust and Transparency

Internal Audit, Governance, Risk and Control

Information Technology Risk

XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) Services

Below you will find details of these capabilities. As a regional graduate, you may have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of specialist assurance services. When completing your application, you’ll be asked to provide a brief open-ended motivation statement. Please use this section to share which of these services interests you most and why.

Digital Audit

Our Digital Audit service offering provides specialised support to external financial audit teams within the firm. This work blends traditional audit with cutting-edge technology and is suited to graduates who want to work at the intersection of technology, data, and audit. Team members interact regularly with various client contacts from finance directors, IT leads and controllers to investigate issues, present findings and recommend improvements.

The work involves:

Collaborating with external financial audit teams and when relevant, cybersecurity specialists to agree on an audit approach that is focussed and efficient;

Assessing clients’ technology systems used to support their financial reporting and the controls they have in place to ensure data integrity and system resilience;

Understanding how data is processed and reported, and highlight IT risks and highlight opportunities for improvement to our clients;

Assessing IT controls, system configurations, and data accuracy across critical systems and processes

Responding to identified risks within IT environment that may impact client financial reporting; and

The application of artificial intelligence platforms to streamline auditing processes and improve efficiency.

It’s a chance to be at the forefront of NextGen auditing at PwC.

Trust and Transparency

As a graduate delivering Trust & Transparency services, you could be learning about your clients’ businesses as you assess the processes and controls that underpin their commercial relationships, data and performance measures. This helps them meet regulatory and contractual standards. You’ll apply technology, accounting and regulatory skills to increase clarity, strengthen bargaining positions and build long‑term, trusted partnerships. You will work across a range of industries, including, financial services and IT. Building relationships with clients is a key focus for this team.

Internal Audit, Governance, Risk and Control (IAGRC)

In delivering IAGRC services you will be helping organisations strengthen their risk and control environments. You’ll work with clients to map processes, test key controls, and recommend practical improvements that make a real difference. You’ll gain a 360‑degree view of how businesses operate - covering strategic, operational, regulatory, financial and technology risks - while helping design frameworks, policies and tools that make control environments more effective and efficient. It’s an opportunity to combine analytical thinking with problem-solving, and to build expertise that’s valued across every industry.

Information Technology Risk

Outside of the Digital audit, our teams help clients assess risks related to digital transformation, cyber security, cloud migration, and automation. You’ll support enhancements to governance and risk management and help clients prioritise remediation and cybersecurity investments that strengthen their resilience.

XBRL Services

Irish and UK companies are required to produce their financial statements in XBRL format for filing with the respective tax authorities. Our team offers a managed tagging service to convert financial statements into machine readable format for our client. As a graduate delivering XBRL services, you will get the opportunity to develop your technical skills on XBRL financial statement preparation, and over time you will develop valuable project management skills in managing a portfolio of clients, liaising with multiple internal stakeholder and clients.

Our commitment to you!

At PwC, we recognise that every graduate's journey is unique, and we're committed to supporting your professional growth with benefits that align with your lifestyle and aspirations. Our flexible benefits plan enables you to customise your package, ensuring it meets your individual needs. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, maintain a healthy work-life balance, or prepare for the future, we provide the tools and resources to help you succeed. Find out more here

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact us at ie_ireland.graduate@pwc.com.

Application deadline: 22nd October at 2pm

Grow your career with PwC Ireland

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit, Financial Disclosure Report {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

2026 Specialised Assurance Services Programme- Digital Audit & Transparency - Cork

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