Corporate Secretarial Trainee - BDO Ireland

at  BDO Ireland

Join BDO Ireland, a global leader in accountancy and advisory services. We are seeking a Trainee to join our Corporate Secretarial department.
You will work within a supportive team, handling a diverse workload that includes managing a large portfolio of domestic and international clients across various industry sectors. At BDO, we value individuality and support your career growth at every stage. Join us and kickstart your career with opportunities for excellence, progression, and shared success.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing corporate governance support, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act 2014 and other applicable governance requirements.
• Co-ordinating, attending and minuting regular board/committee meetings.
• Supporting the maintenance of statutory books and records for Irish entities and monitoring compliance with all relevant statutory/regulatory requirements and filing deadlines.
• Arranging for document execution, notarisations, apostilling and filing with relevant registries.
• Deal with day to day matters such as client on boarding and corporate governance queries.
• Collaborating with various internal departments within BDO with the common goal of providing a solution driven culture to any challenges are clients our facing.
• Providing a wide range of services to clients beginning with incorporation of an entity to on going operations to its possible winding down.
• Opportunities to work on specialised projects that require specialist Independent Secretariat services.
• Developing and managing relationships with internal and external clients as necessary.
• Assisting where required on ad-hoc projects.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Possess a third-level qualification in business, law, or a similar discipline/ ICSA part-qualified.
• Task-focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent technology skills, specifically in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Driven and ambitious, with a passion for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

• State of the art office
• Central location
• On site Gym
• On site Barista
• Career Progression
• Travel Green Allowance Voucher
• Digi Doc
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• BDO Learning & Development programme
• Coverage of professional subscription
• Income Protection

About BDO Ireland
As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO stands as a leading force in Ireland’s accountancy, tax, advisory, and consulting realm. Working with us fuels your career’s purpose at every turn, offering unmatched breadth, quality, responsibility, and AI exposure.
BDO Ireland is a key player in the international BDO network—the world’s largest European-led accounting group. With an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, our 91,054 experts collaborate with clients, delivering impactful advice from 1,658 locations across 167 countries.
At BDO, we prioritise how we treat our people—colleagues and clients alike. Our international recognition for a mindful and compassionate company culture reflects our commitment to placing individuals at the heart of all we pursue.

• Providing corporate governance support, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act 2014 and other applicable governance requirements.
• Co-ordinating, attending and minuting regular board/committee meetings.
• Supporting the maintenance of statutory books and records for Irish entities and monitoring compliance with all relevant statutory/regulatory requirements and filing deadlines.
• Arranging for document execution, notarisations, apostilling and filing with relevant registries.
• Deal with day to day matters such as client on boarding and corporate governance queries.
• Collaborating with various internal departments within BDO with the common goal of providing a solution driven culture to any challenges are clients our facing.
• Providing a wide range of services to clients beginning with incorporation of an entity to on going operations to its possible winding down.
• Opportunities to work on specialised projects that require specialist Independent Secretariat services.
• Developing and managing relationships with internal and external clients as necessary.
• Assisting where required on ad-hoc projects