KPMG Ireland Student Programmes

We prioritise giving our students real responsibility by working shoulder to shoulder with the major players, to see the nuts and bolts of how they work.

Our Aspire, Ignite - Strive programme is here to guide you. Designed for Work Placements, this experience goes beyond just work—it’s all about you.

Dive into a holistic adventure that blends social opportunities to connect and network, wellness support to maintain a balanced lifestyle, Corporate Citizenship activities that empower you to give back to your community, career development to build your future, and DEI initiatives to celebrate diversity and inclusivity.

Aspire, Ignite – Strive is your chance to level up with real-world experience, insider career tips, wellness perks, volunteering, and unforgettable socials—from panel chats to sports days and everything in between.

Sports & Social Clubs

KPMG has plenty of Sports & Social clubs to get involved in – from tag ruby to running to cricket and more! These clubs are open to all employees, which is an amazing opportunity to expand your network and have fun!  

Wellbeing

Part of our Aspire, Ignite – Strive programme focuses on your wellbeing in KPMG. We have lots of wellbeing initiatives to avail of such as:

• Early finish Fridays during the summer months and bank holiday weekends.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Digital doctor 24/7
• VHI Employee Assistance Programme
• Breathwork & Stress Management Workshops

KPMG interns and placements have the opportunity to secure an early offer to the KPMG Graduate Programme. Once you’ve completed our Graduate Programme, you can progress to Manager within 12 months - the fastest promotion route to Manager on the market.

At KPMG, you have the opportunity to complete your ACA exams and become a Chartered Accountant with the support of our award winning Business School. KPMG also offers graduates the opportunity to complete their Tax exams and a STEM pathway with training certifications.

In KPMG, Corporate Citizenship is at the heart of our organisation, and we work with some of Ireland’s most dedicated charities and voluntary bodies.

In 2024 KPMG had 17,000+ volunteer hours and raised 1.8 million through employee fundraising and donations.

All Placements & Interns have the opportunity to get involved in Corporate Citizenship activities such as beach clean ups, and many other initiatives which provides them with the opportunity to achieve their full potential at KPMG.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. Each year we have our ‘Multicultural Week,’ and PRIDE celebrations organised by our amazing IDE Committee.

At KPMG, we believe that we can play a role in providing a solution to a sustainable future. We are focused on our internal sustainability & journey to net carbon zero by 2030, which is supported by our employees from all departments.

Our dedicated client focused ‘Sustainable Futures’ team also help our clients plan and execute their own programmes addressing ESG topics, decarbonisation, and climate risk.

We recognise the transition from college to the professional world can be intimidating, but KPMG have many supports in place to assist in your transition into KPMG life and see you through your work placement and beyond:

• Personalised support from a dedicated Performance Manager who’ll guide your growth with regular check-ins and feedback.
• A friendly Buddy to help you settle in, answer questions, and make sure you feel part of the team from day one.
• A clear development plan designed to help you set goals, track progress, and make the most of your placement.

KPMG invests €19.8 million into our award-winning KPMG Business School annually. Our Business School offers a wide range of training courses specifically designed for those who join our student programmes. Our Aspire & Ignite Programme is a holistic, development series for Placements and Interns.

This is aimed at helping students learn key skills for their future career, developing their personal self and bridging the gap between work and life. The workshops are run on a weekly and monthly basis with other Interns and Placements in the firm.