McAleer Jackson are committed to attract, develop and reward the very best talent to ensure our firm’s and our clients’ future success.
Current Vacancies
Business Restructuring & Insolvency Services Placement
At McAleer Jackson Ltd we believe in careers, not jobs. We are a people business, not only in the way we deal with our clients, but also with the opportunities we offer our staff. If you are looking for a career with a future and not just a job, then we want to hear from you.
We are an established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants, with a wide range of corporate and non-corporate clients. Our area of expertise is offering proactive and timely professional tax advice.
As a placement student in our Business Restructuring & Insolvency Services team, you will play a key role in the processes and deliverables of the department, being fully integrated into the team with full on the job training provided. This placement will strengthen your knowledge and give you a unique perspective of the workings of a Business Restructuring & Insolvency function in a fast growing business with direct exposure to the specialist expertise of our director.
Your responsibilities
- Procedural matters such as filing, reporting, document preparation and statutory compliance
- Data processing, reviewing financial information and producing first drafts of reports
- Drafting Reports
- Completing investigations
- Management of case queries
- Daily accurate recording and entry of your time on to our time management system
- Liaising with solicitors and creditors
- Reconciling payments on in-house and third party systems
- Dealing with company inbound and outbound post
- Assisting the partner in preparing for meetings
We are an established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants, with a wide range of corporate and non-corporate clients. Our area of expertise is offering proactive and timely professional tax advice.
The successful applicant will reap the benefits of a fantastic workplace, with a range of benefits available to staff including a 1pm Friday finish.
This role will be based in Omagh.
This is a Monday – Thursday 0830 – 1730, Friday 0830 – 1300 position. 12 month placement.
Trainee Chartered Accountant
At McAleer Jackson Ltd we believe in careers, not jobs. We are a people business, not only in the way we deal with our clients, but also with the opportunities we offer our staff. If you are looking for a career with a future and not just a job, then we want to hear from you.
We are an established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants, with a wide range of corporate and non-corporate clients. Our area of expertise is offering proactive and timely professional tax advice.
The successful candidates will work in a thriving and vibrant environment gaining experience in a wide variety of accounting and taxation fields. They will also study for the highly valued professional Chartered Accountancy qualifications.
The Person
To apply you should have, or be on course to obtain at least 2.1 in your degree.
The successful applicants will also need to be articulate, professional, have good IT skills and possess a real desire to succeed.
An attractive remuneration package, which includes study leave, is on offer.
To apply please email your CV by clicking the button below.
Trainee Accounting Technician
Discover, Develop, Grow. Start your journey by joining the McAleer Jackson Apprenticeship Programme.
At McAleer Jackson Ltd we believe in careers, not jobs. We are a people business, not only in the way we deal with our clients, but also with the opportunities we offer our staff. If you are looking for a career with a future and not just a job, then we want to hear from you.
We are an established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants, with a wide range of corporate and non-corporate clients. Our area of expertise is offering proactive and timely professional tax advice.
The successful candidates will work in a thriving and vibrant environment gaining experience in a wide variety of accounting and taxation fields. They will also study for the highly valued professional Accounting Technicians Ireland qualifications.
The Accounting Technician route is a work-based programme which means you can earn while you learn. Over 2 years, you will work within the office gaining practical experience and knowledge while completing your Accounting Technicians qualification though South West College. You can then transition into the Chartered Accountants Ireland programme.
The Person
The successful applicants will need to be articulate, professional, have good IT skills and possess a real desire to succeed.
An attractive remuneration package, which includes study leave, is on offer.
To apply please email your CV by clicking the button below.
Accounts Assistant
At McAleer Jackson Ltd we believe in careers, not jobs. We are a people business, not only in the way we deal with our clients, but also with the opportunities we offer our staff. If you are looking for a career with a future and not just a job, then we want to hear from you.
We are an established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants, with a wide range of corporate and non-corporate clients. Our area of expertise is offering proactive and timely professional tax advice.
Due to recent growth and expansion we are delighted to be looking for an Accounting Technician to join our team.
Key duties:
- Complete bookkeeping
- Payroll and associated tasks in respect of same
- VAT preparation and submissions
- Submission of tax returns
- Working with a computerised accounting package which uses nominal ledger, sales and purchase ledger invoice processing and payroll package
- General administration related to finance
Key Requirements:
- Part qualified accountant or accounting technician
- Experience within a similar role
- Experience in accounts packages/SAGE
- Proficient with excel
- Competent with Microsoft Office Suite
Must be a self-starter, proactive, able to take ownership of responsibilities to meet deadlines. Highly organised with great attention to detail.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualification.
To apply please email your CV by clicking the button below.
Insolvency Case Worker
We are an established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants, with a wide range of corporate and non-corporate clients. Our area of expertise is offering proactive and timely professional tax advice. Due to the continued success of the practice, we are seeking to expand our team and are delighted to be recruiting an Insolvency Case Worker.
The successful individual will reap the benefits of a fantastic workplace, with a range of benefits available to staff including a Zero Overtime policy and a 1pm Friday finish. We also have various financial incentive schemes in place to participate in.
This is a Monday – Thursday 0830 – 1730, Friday 0830 – 1300, permanent position.
Responsibilities
- Data processing, reviewing financial information and producing first drafts of reports
- Dealing with company inbound and outbound post
- Assisting the partner in preparing for meetings
- Drafting Statements of Affairs, Chairman’s Reports and Annual Reports
- Completing director conduct investigations
- Procedural matters such as filing, reporting, document preparation and statutory compliance
- Management of case queries
- Daily accurate recording and entry of your time on to our time management system
- Liaising with solicitors and creditors
- Reconciling payments on in-house and third party systems
Must be a self-starter, proactive, able to take ownership of responsibilities to meet deadlines. Highly organised with great attention to detail.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualification.
To apply please email your CV by clicking the button below.
Qualified Accountant
At McAleer Jackson Ltd we believe in careers, not jobs. We are a people business, not only in the way we deal with our clients, but also with the opportunities we offer our staff. If you are looking for a career with a future, then we want to hear from you.
We are an established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants, with a diverse, wide range of corporate and non-corporate clients. Our area of expertise includes offering proactive and timely professional tax advice.
The successful candidate will work in a thriving, vibrant environment gaining valuable experience in a wide variety of accounting, taxation and advisory services. You will be working on a range of different size clients from all different sectors. The role will require tax knowledge but will be mainly focused on the preparation of Statutory Accounts from client records. You would be comfortable working with both bookkeeping software and manual records.
The Role
- Management accounts – for a number of clients forming part of the practice’s portfolio.
- Annual financial statements – prepared in accordance with UK GAAP.
- Preparation of corporate and personal tax computations and returns.
- Ad hoc projects including financial projections and business planning.
- Assisting on tax planning and advisory projects.
The Person
- ACA or ACCA Qualified.
- Commercial acumen and a drive to add value.
- Strong accounts production experience.
- An excellent level of functional excel knowledge.
- Experience with accounting software packages and related procedures and controls.
- A keen interest in improving business performance for our clients.
- Direct tax experience, or a commitment to developing knowledge in that area.
- Audit experience desirable but not essential.
- Have good level of organisational skills, excellent communication skills and a can do, positive attitude.
To apply please email your CV by clicking the button below.
Business Administrator Apprentice
We are an established and progressive firm of Chartered Accountants, with a wide range of corporate and non-corporate clients. Our area of expertise is offering proactive and timely professional tax advice. Due to the continued success of the practice, we are seeking to expand our team and are delighted to be recruiting a Business Administrator Apprentice.
The successful individual will reap the benefits of a fantastic workplace, with a range of benefits available to staff including a Zero Overtime policy and a 1pm Friday finish. We also have various financial incentive schemes in place to participate in.
This is a Monday – Thursday 0830 – 1730, Friday 0830 – 1300, permanent position.
The Role:
- Carry out admin duties including maintenance of records, filing, document preparation, mail, preparation of documents
- Meeting and greeting visitors
- Preparation of client packs
- Scanning & archiving of documents
- Answering calls from clients and drivers in a professional & polite manner
- Inputting of data accurately and efficiently
- Any and all general administration duties required
Professional Development:
- On-the-job training
- Fantastic career development
- On-going coaching, mentoring and training
Skills & Requirements:
To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and helpful
- Comfortable with answering & making telephone calls to a variety of people
- Competent in using basic Microsoft packages
- Has a good eye for detail
- Is keen to develop personally and professionally
To apply please email your CV by clicking the button below.
Looking for your next opportunity?
At McAleer Jackson Ltd we believe in careers, not jobs and we are always on the look out for ambitious and passionate individuals to help us deliver a first class service to our broad client base. If you are thinking about your next career move, then have a chat to us.
Culture
At McAleer Jackson our approach is Work Smarter & Rest Better. Work/life balance is more than a buzz word around here. We set clear boundaries around switching off, and of our expectations.
Benefits
At McAleer Jackson we have a range of benefits available to staff including a Zero Overtime policy and a 1pm Friday finish so you can enjoy a long weekend every weekend. We also have various financial incentive schemes for staff to participate in.
Life at MMJCA

Kerry Collins ACA
Manager

Robert Clements
Senior Accountant
Aoife Breslin
Assistant Accountant