Why Choose to Apply to the Deloitte Aspire Programme?
The Deloitte Ireland Aspire Programme, launched in 2020, supports professionals in the international protection process and under temporary protection to secure employment opportunities and develop their career in Ireland.
Deloitte partners with the
Irish Refugee Council
,
Business in the Community Ireland
,
Open Doors
,
Nasc
and
DLA Piper
to offer a 6 month work placement across our business. During the 6-month period, participants are supported to deliver impactful work on client and internal projects and gain experience within the Irish market. You will also partake in coaching to explore career growth areas and join our community to build a network.
This 6-month work placement programme will begin with Deloitte Ireland in Dublin from September 2025. Successful candidates will be paid for duration of the internship.
Benefits of the Aspire Programme:
* Real client projects and the opportunity to learn from industry leaders.
* Insights into the business world in an Irish market.
* Continual learning & professional skill development opportunities.
* A supportive buddy and People Leader system.
* Career growth potential.
At Deloitte, we celebrate the individuality that each team member brings—whether it's their ideas, interests, or personality. This diversity is key to our culture and success.
At Deloitte Ireland, we're a team of over 3,000 talented individuals. As our firm grows, we remain committed to leadership across four key business areas: Technology & Transformation, Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal and Strategy Risk & Transaction Advisory. We partner with some of the largest companies in Ireland and globally, providing opportunities for you to make a real impact across multiple industries.
Join us and be part of a global network of nearly 400,000 people across 150 countries.
Why Choose a Career in our R&D tax credits and incentives - Gi3 team?
As a Research & Development Intern, you will be part of a team of talented Tax individuals with background in the most varied areas such as Computer Science, Accounting, Food Science, Life Science, Finance & Economics.
Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) are Deloitte's leading experts in research and development (R&D) incentives. The team (which resides within the Tax department) in Deloitte helps companies, that are on the cutting edge of science and technology, claim tax relief on costs that are incurred in carrying out R&D activities on a yearly basis. We advise companies as how to identify strong R&D projects that our clients are undertaking, help them to explain those projects in the context of the current state of the art and work with them to draft technical reports and financial calculations to align those projects to the legislative requirement of the R&D tax credit regime.
Our specialist team is an eclectic mix of STEM and financial professionals who work closely together in the provision of R&D tax credit claims for some of the most interesting and dynamic companies in Ireland, from startups to some of the largest multinationals in the world.
What you will be doing:
* You will gain experience in a client facing role working on different projects with wide range of clients from different sectors, including software, electronics, food science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, petrochemical, aerospace, and chemical science. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to encounter cutting edge technology across every field of STEM
* Review and analyse scientific/technological aspects of R&D activities undertaken by companies, from privately-owned businesses to major multinational corporations
* See, understand, and help fund cutting edge research and development projects in the field of science or technology that you are passionate about
* Support the next generation of Green and Sustainable technologies and products
* Work on client projects, helping conduct technical interviews with innovation leaders to understand the R&D undertaken and preparing documentation for Irish Revenue and grant awarding bodies such as the IDA or Enterprise Ireland
* Assist, using your knowledge and experience, clients align their activities to the qualification criteria of the R&D Tax Credit and various grants
* Assist in the drafting & reviewing of technical project reports, that describe the technical objectives and activities of clients' projects and support their R&D claims
* Assist in the preparation of R&D Tax Credit financial calculations
* Assist in the supporting of R&D Tax Credit claims in the event of Revenue Audit/enquiries
* Assist in the identifying and exploring other R&D funding opportunities with clients
Roles and responsibilities
Draft and review technical project reports to support R&D claims.
Prepare R&D Tax Credit financial calculations.
Assist in supporting R&D Tax Credit claims during Revenue audits or inquiries.
Identify and explore additional R&D funding opportunities for clients.
What we're looking for:
* We are looking for someone who is curious and resilient, a proactive collaborator and adaptable.
* Excellent written and spoken English language skills are required.
* Accountability, prioritisation and ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks.
Ready to Launch Your Career? Apply Today
Location: Hybrid roles based in Dublin
Important: You can apply to only one Aspire program role—choose wisely Applications close on Tuesday the 12th of August at 4pm.
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Requirements:
* You must have the right to work in Ireland and currently be residing in Ireland to apply for this programme. International professionals that hold the right to work in Ireland under the following visas / permissions are eligible to apply: Stamp 4, Stamp 1, Labour Market Access permission, Temporary Protection permission
* Experience working in professional services, a corporate environment or a related field is desired.
* You are looking to develop new skills, learn and grow your career in professional services.