Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world and making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. We’re driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter.
A summer at Deloitte is more than just an internship—it’s your gateway to the world of business and to Deloitte Ireland’s award-winning graduate programme - Future Leaders Academy. Over your internship you will dive into real-world challenges, gain hands-on experience, and uncover what truly excites and inspires you. Through innovative, impactful projects, you’ll get a taste of what a full-time role at Deloitte feels like, setting the stage for you to become a leader of tomorrow.
Who Are We
Deloitte is the world’s largest professional services firm, delivering expertise in Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, and Consulting. With a global network of 450,000 professionals globally - including 3,400 in Ireland—we provide world-class solutions.
How To Apply
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* 116191 - NI Tax & Legal
* 116191 - NI Tax & Legal - Research & Development Gi3 (Global Investment and Innovation Incentives)
What is Tax at Deloitte?
Tax is all about solving complex intellectual challenges. We help our clients make the right business decisions, on a worldwide scale, by working collaboratively and creatively. This means you get to work on challenging and innovative projects, with some of the world's largest and most prestigious organisations, gain exposure to different sectors and industries, and become an expert in your specialist field.
💡What Does a Tax & Legal Intern Do?
* Work across our Belfast Tax offerings.
* Collaborate with the #1 global leader in professional services and one of Ireland’s largest tax advisory providers.
* Advise a diverse client base, from multinational corporations to family-owned businesses, in a fast-paced environment.
* Develop professionally through Deloitte’s Student Academy and access comprehensive support for ACA and CIOT qualifications.
* Contribute to an award-winning team recognized by the International Tax Review for excellence in Tax and Transfer Pricing.
* Support clients in tax disputes and accompany Tax Partners to proceedings locally and internationally.
* Participate in networking and social events, including Tax Unplugged activities and team-building initiatives.
* Contribute to deliverables such as process maps, requirement documents, and dashboards.
💡What Does a Research & Development (Gi3) Intern Do?
* Collaborate with diverse clients across industries including software, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
* Analyse and document R&D activities for SMEs and multinationals, supporting alignment with R&D Tax Credit and grant criteria.
* Conduct technical interviews with innovation leaders and draft technical reports for R&D claims.
* Prepare financial calculations for R&D Tax Credits and assist with Revenue audits or inquiries.
* Support development of green and sustainable technologies and identify additional R&D funding opportunities.
💡What we are looking for?
* Academic Achievement: On track for, or have achieved, a 2.1 honors degree or higher.
* Work Eligibility: Legal right to work in the Northern Ireland
* Skillset: Demonstrated numerical fluency, leadership potential, creative problem-solving, and strong communication skills.
Ready to Launch Your Career?
📍 Location: Hybrid roles based in Belfast.
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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.