- Location
- Dublin
- Type
- Contract
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Graduate Transfer Pricing Consultant
Application Deadline: 7 August 2026
Department: Tax (Direct)
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Dublin
Description
BDO Ireland LLP has an opportunity for ambitious graduates to begin their career within Transfer Pricing. As part of the Transfer Pricing team, you will work with multinational groups to help them manage transfer pricing requirements, comply with evolving tax regulations and support their international business strategies.
You will gain exposure to a broad range of clients and industries while developing technical, analytical and commercial skills through a combination of hands-on experience, structured training and professional qualification support. Working alongside experienced tax professionals, you will contribute to client engagements involving transfer pricing planning, documentation, compliance and dispute resolution matters.
This role is ideal for graduates who enjoy producing high-quality written work, building professional relationships and developing a strong understanding of how businesses operate internationally. Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to analyse information, apply reasoning and present complex concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
You will gain exposure to a broad range of clients and industries while developing technical, analytical and commercial skills through a combination of hands-on experience, structured training and professional qualification support. Working alongside experienced tax professionals, you will contribute to client engagements involving transfer pricing planning, documentation, compliance and dispute resolution matters.
This role is ideal for graduates who enjoy producing high-quality written work, building professional relationships and developing a strong understanding of how businesses operate internationally. Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to analyse information, apply reasoning and present complex concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
Role Purpose
As a Graduate Transfer Pricing Consultant within the Transfer Pricing team, you will support the delivery of transfer pricing services to multinational clients. You will assist in advising businesses on OECD-aligned transfer pricing matters, helping clients manage compliance obligations, documentation requirements and tax authority expectations.
You will contribute to the preparation of high-quality transfer pricing analyses and reports that support clients' intercompany pricing arrangements, risk positions and operating models.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Transfer Pricing team, you will:
- Assist with the preparation of transfer pricing reports, including functional analyses, industry reviews and value chain assessments.
- Perform economic and benchmarking analyses, including comparable company searches, financial data reviews and profit margin testing using specialist databases and internal tools.
- Support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, including local files, master files and other compliance deliverables.
- Review and summarise intercompany agreements and assist in assessing alignment between contractual arrangements, operating models and transfer pricing policies.
- Contribute to responses to tax authority enquiries, audits and controversy matters through research, information gathering and preparation of technical documentation.
- Build and maintain client-ready financial models, calculations and analyses using Excel.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations and client communications using PowerPoint and other reporting tools.
- Conduct research on Irish and international transfer pricing developments, including OECD guidance, legislative changes and emerging tax trends.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Corporate Tax, International Tax, Indirect Tax and other advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Support project management activities, including tracking deliverables, maintaining documentation and meeting client deadlines.
- Participate in internal training programmes and technical knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are looking for graduates who demonstrate:
Academic and Technical Capability
- A strong academic background in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, Law or a related discipline with a 2:1 or above.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with an interest in financial analysis and economic concepts.
- Confidence interpreting financial statements, business data and commercial information.
Communication Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to produce clear, structured and professional documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Personal Attributes
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in transfer pricing, international tax and the global business environment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to learning.
- Effective organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Professionalism and a client-focused mindset.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Working knowledge of PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using data analysis tools or financial databases would be advantageous but is not essential.
Benefits
Benefits
Office Facilities
- State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
- Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Onsite café with complimentary barista
Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave
- Take a Me Day
- Digital Doctor access
- Mini Health Assessments
- Expanded Health Insurance providers
Work Equipment & Resources
- Laptop
- Annual Professional Subscription
- Membership Fees
- Career Progression
- L&D initiatives
Income Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Green Travel Allowance
- Pension Contribution
Skills
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