Arthur Cox Graduate Tax (CTA) Programme

Application Deadline: 12 May 2026

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380

Description

We are now recruiting Graduate Tax Trainees to join our Tax team as part of our inaugural Tax Trainee Programme, commencing in September.

This is a three-year structured trainee contract, designed to provide a rigorous introduction to professional tax practice. Trainees will work closely with partners, associates and other specialists across the firm while studying towards the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification.

Trainees will gain early exposure to complex, real-world tax work, supported by structured training, mentoring and paid study leave throughout the programme.

You will:

Support the Tax team on advisory and transactional tax matters across a broad range of sectors
Assist with tax structuring for corporate, finance, real estate and M&A transactions
Carry out tax research and analysis, preparing internal notes and client-facing materials
Draft and review tax documentation, disclosures and correspondence
Engage with colleagues across Corporate, Finance and Real Estate teams on multi-disciplinary matters
Study towards the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification, with full exam and study support provided by the firm

Key Responsibilities

Client & Transactional Support

Assist in delivering clear, accurate and commercially focused tax advice
Support partners and associates on live transactions and advisory projects
Develop an understanding of clients’ commercial objectives and the tax implications arising

Technical Development

Build strong technical foundations in Irish and international tax
Research complex tax issues and present findings clearly and succinctly
Apply learning from CTA studies to practical client work

Collaboration & Learning

Work as part of a small, specialist tax team in a collaborative environment
Engage with colleagues across practice groups on integrated client matters
Take part in formal and informal training, mentoring and feedback processes

Professional Standards

Adhere to the firm’s quality, risk and compliance standards
Manage deadlines effectively and maintain strong attention to detail

What Success Looks Like

Steady development of strong technical and commercial tax skills
High-quality work product delivered accurately and on time
Positive feedback from colleagues and clients
Successful progression through CTA examinations
Growing confidence and responsibility over the course of the programme

Why Join Us?

Structured pathway to qualification as a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
Full funding of exam fees and paid study leave
Exposure to high-quality, complex tax work from the outset
Supportive, close-knit and highly ranked tax team
Long-term career development within a leading professional services firm

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

Strong academic background with a degree in a business-related discipline (e.g. BESS, B.Comm or similar)
Clear interest in pursuing a career in tax and professional services
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional, motivated and willing to learn

Desirable

Prior exposure to tax, accounting, law or financial services (e.g. internships, electives, work experience)
Commercial awareness and interest in corporate transactions

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive package of benefits
Training, mentoring and paid study leave throughout the programme.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Hybrid working arrangements

Arthur Cox Graduate Tax (CTA) Programme

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