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Posted 07 July, 2026

EY Ireland - UCC - Assurance Work Placement 2027

EY
Cork, Cork, Ireland Full Time
Reference: 868661726

EY Ireland - Assurance Work Placement Programme 2027

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?

At EY, our Work Placement Programme gives you more than a glimpse into professional life. From day one, you become part of a real team, working on live projects, meeting clients and making a meaningful contribution. You'll take part in an induction with interns from across Ireland, meet your buddy and career counsellor and get the support you need to settle in quickly.

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions and Consulting services. Worldwide, our 400,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve potential.

Smart Move. Big Futures Start Here.

What the EY Internship has to offer:
• Work Placement is a fully paid programme
• Free Gym Membership during your internship
• Free online Webdoctor
• The opportunity to work in an internal and diverse workforce
• Will become an integral part of a team at EY and make a real contribution to EY projects
• Quality hands-on training that has real-world application. You'll stretch yourself and we'll challenge you
• Hybrid Working
• Will receive technical and industry specific training
• Personal development training
• Online CSR, social and team building events
• Opportunity to be offered a place on our graduate programme at the end of the internship.

A work placement is a great opportunity to learn more about professional services - and about yourself. You'll pick up the core technical skills and business knowledge and learn how to put them into practice. With support from your counselling manager and your team, you'll learn more about your own individual strengths, which you can use to help our clients and to get your career off to a great start.

Working as a work placement student, you'll be performing a role similar to that of a new graduate. From day one, you'll be working on current client projects and will contribute to a variety of assignments across a range of sectors.

Work placements also provide an opportunity to potentially receive a graduate contract from EY and commence your journey to commencing a world-class career with a global organisation.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Locations available: Cork, Galway, Dublin

What is Audit and Assurance at EY?

Audits are the fundamental building blocks of effective capital markets. Audit and Assurance at EY involves providing clients and their stakeholders with confidence that their financial statements are accurate and trustworthy. This is critical to enable them to meet regulatory requirements, attract investors, and make informed business decisions. The audit and assurance services offered by EY enhance the credibility and reliability of financial information, fostering trust and transparency in the marketplace. By ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, EY helps clients build strong reputations and achieve long-term success.

At EY, this means that you will be collaborating closely with leaders across all industry sectors to deliver insightful assessments and challenge that empower organisations to navigate risks and uphold regulatory standards.

What we look for:

  • You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We're looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.


  • You are curious and purpose driven. We're looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers.


  • You are inclusive. We're looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.


  • You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas, designs, and suggestions.


  • Qualifications: We welcome students from all backgrounds and disciplines who are on track to achieve a 2:1 or higher in their degree.


What to expect:

  • Day One: Your EY journey starts with a dynamic induction. From day one, you'll have a dedicated buddy to guide you, answer questions, and help you feel at home. We'll make sure you're set up for success from the start.


  • Your Role: You won't just observe-you'll contribute. Expect real projects, real clients, and real impact. You'll sharpen your analytical and problem-solving skills, learn to collaborate effectively, and build relationships that last. Plus, you'll gain confidence in leading and managing tasks while exploring your preferred sector or beyond.


  • Balance & Wellbeing: We know life isn't all work. That's why we've built in wellbeing sessions on mental health, time management, and presentation skills. And because connection matters, you'll enjoy social events and networking opportunities with colleagues and fellow interns.


  • Get to know EY: Dive deep into our world. Explore Assurance, Tax, Consulting, EY-Parthenon and more. Learn how we innovate and embed sustainability in everything we do. By the end of the summer, you'll know where your future could take you.


  • Compensation: This is a fully paid internship with a competitive salary. You'll work as part of EY like a full-time employee-and be rewarded accordingly.


  • Your Future: Perform well, and you'll be invited to a conversion interview for a graduate role. Many interns go on to join EY full-time. This is your first step towards a career that matters.


Apply today!

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EY | Shape the future with confidence.

EY is creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, Parthenon. Fuelled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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