PWC is recruiting some 280 graduates as part of its annual graduate recruitment drive.

The accountancy firm, which is based at Spencer Dock in Dublin but has operations around the country, is seeking applicants from across a range of disciplines, including arts, economics, engineering, IT, law and science.

“We are looking for top calibre graduates with a track record of academic achievement who are commercially aware with strong communication skills and who want an exciting career in a professional services environment,” said Carmel O’Connor, HR Partner at PwC. “We support the personal and professional development of all graduates, offering outstanding training and secondment opportunities across PwC offices worldwide,” adding that the firm is encouraging applicants with non-business backgrounds to apply.

“The majority of our graduates come from various forms of accounting and business degrees, but we also encourage excellent graduates from other disciplines who desire a progressive career in business to apply."

The new positions are available across a range of areas including assurance, and tax and advisory, and are available at PWC’s locations across the country, including its offices in Dublin, Cork, the Mid West and the South East

PwC employs over 2,500 people on the island of Ireland.