Turnaround & Restructuring Graduate Programme 2027 Belfast
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Salary
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£49,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 (73% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £49,200, and KPMG Ireland is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Also possible | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
At KPMG, we don’t expect you to fit a mould. We want you to bring your perspective, your ambition and your authentic self. We’ll give you the support, experience and opportunities, including real-time coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent, grow quickly and reach your full potential from day one.
Our Graduate Programme is designed for people who want to build a meaningful career, learn fast, and make an impact early. If you’re curious, motivated and ready to challenge yourself, this could be the start of something big.
Why join KPMG?
KPMG is one of Ireland’s leading professional services firms, hiring 330 graduates each year and investing €20 million annually in your development - recognised as the Gradireland #1 Graduate Employer 2025 & 2026, and the #1 firm for Innovation & Technology in Early Careers 2026.
Through our award-winning KPMG Business School, you’ll get the skills, coaching and support you need to grow and succeed - with exam pass rates 10% to 30% above the national average and #1 in Ireland, with many of our graduates consistently placing in the top ten results in the country .
About The Programme
As a Graduate in Belfast , you’ll join Ireland’s largest Deal Advisory team, with 600+ professionals working on some of the country’s most high-profile transactions.
From day one, you’ll gain experience supporting both major deals and business turnaround projects — helping organisations improve performance, restructure and rebuild for the future.
You’ll work with a wide range of clients, including leading corporates, global banks, public sector organisations and private equity investors, giving you exposure to how complex deals and transformations happen in real time.
As a recognised market leader, you’ll be part of a team shaping some of Ireland’s biggest business moments.
What It’s Like To Work Here
- Collaborating with your team on client projects
- Engaging with clients and learning how businesses operate
- Developing technical and professional skills
- Receiving real-time coaching and feedback
- A clear career path from day one, with real responsibility and progression as you grow
- Full support to complete your ACA qualification , including exam fees and dedicated learning time
- Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent and build confidence quickly
- A supportive team environment with mentorship through your Performance Manager and Buddy
- Work life balance , including hybrid working, flexible work hours and early finish Fridays in summer
- Access to our brand-new Dublin HQ facilities for training, events and collaboration
Flexibility, Wellbeing And Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 23 annual leave days, with option to purchase more
- Early-finish Fridays in summer and before Bank Holidays
- Digital Doctor, pension, wellbeing initiatives and social activities
- Opportunities to give back through Corporate Citizenship activities
We’re looking for bright individuals who are ready to learn, bring energy to a team, and grow into a professional, client-facing role.
- Current undergraduate student in your final year of university or current master’s student at university from any degree discipline
- On track for a minimum 2.1 college results
- Someone who shows initiative through work, study or extracurriculars
- Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
Your Career Journey
- Year 1: Build core skills, learn the fundamentals and start your ACA qualification
- Year 2–3: Take on more responsibility, and have more client exposure
- Year 3- 3.5: Qualify as a Chartered Accountant and step into the next stage of your career
Ready to apply?
Start your career somewhere that invests in who you are — not just what you do.
If you’re looking for a graduate programme where you can build real skills, gain a respected qualification, and grow in an environment that values you, we’d love to hear from you.
Be you. Become more with KPMG.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. KPMG Ireland holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.