Arthur Cox Graduate Tax (CTA) Programme
Arthur Cox • Dublin, Ireland • Intern
Posted on Wed, May 6, 2026
This is a three-year structured trainee contract, designed to provide a rigorous introduction to professional tax practice. Trainees will work closely with partners, associates and other specialists across the firm while studying towards the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification.
Trainees will gain early exposure to complex, real-world tax work, supported by structured training, mentoring and paid study leave throughout the programme.
You will:
- Support the Tax team on advisory and transactional tax matters across a broad range of sectors
- Assist with tax structuring for corporate, finance, real estate and M&A transactions
- Carry out tax research and analysis, preparing internal notes and client-facing materials
- Draft and review tax documentation, disclosures and correspondence
- Engage with colleagues across Corporate, Finance and Real Estate teams on multi-disciplinary matters
- Study towards the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification, with full exam and study support provided by the firm
Key Responsibilities
Client & Transactional Support
- Assist in delivering clear, accurate and commercially focused tax advice
- Support partners and associates on live transactions and advisory projects
- Develop an understanding of clients’ commercial objectives and the tax implications arising
- Build strong technical foundations in Irish and international tax
- Research complex tax issues and present findings clearly and succinctly
- Apply learning from CTA studies to practical client work
- Work as part of a small, specialist tax team in a collaborative environment
- Engage with colleagues across practice groups on integrated client matters
- Take part in formal and informal training, mentoring and feedback processes
- Adhere to the firm’s quality, risk and compliance standards
- Manage deadlines effectively and maintain strong attention to detail
- Steady development of strong technical and commercial tax skills
- High-quality work product delivered accurately and on time
- Positive feedback from colleagues and clients
- Successful progression through CTA examinations
- Growing confidence and responsibility over the course of the programme
- Structured pathway to qualification as a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
- Full funding of exam fees and paid study leave
- Exposure to high-quality, complex tax work from the outset
- Supportive, close-knit and highly ranked tax team
- Long-term career development within a leading professional services firm
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Strong academic background with a degree in a business-related discipline (e.g. BESS, B.Comm or similar)
- Clear interest in pursuing a career in tax and professional services
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, motivated and willing to learn
- Prior exposure to tax, accounting, law or financial services (e.g. internships, electives, work experience)
- Commercial awareness and interest in corporate transactions
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive package of benefits
- Training, mentoring and paid study leave throughout the programme.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements