My Journey

Discover, develop, grow. Make My Journey the start of your journey by joining the McAleer Jackson apprenticeship programme.

DISCOVER

Jump straight into the role to learn through on-the-job training

Get to know our varied client base whilst developing core accounting skills.

DEVELOP

Secure your qualifications

Secure recognised Accounting Technician qualifications with paid study leave and the support of colleagues.

GROW

Goals, priorities, feedback & accomplishments

Set career goals and build experience by working directly with our clients, and our specialist teams of advisors.

Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, Involve me and I learn

- Benjamin Franklin

My Journey?

My Journey is the McAleer Jackson Apprenticeship programme. Launched in 2022 we aim to give clarity to the available routes to accountancy and bring to life the trainee journey in our field.

Have a listen to Colleen’s journey as she chats to Sinead Fox-Hamilton from Chartered Accountants Ireland.

We work closely with SWC and Chartered Accountants Ireland to create the best trainee experience for ATI and CAI Students

MY JOURNEY TIMELINE

DECEMBER

MY JOURNEY LAUNCH

Join McAleer Jackson, Chartered Accountants Ireland and South West College at the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh.

JANUARY

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Applications open via our website. mmjca.com/my-journey

FEBRUARY

INTERVIEW STAGE

Interviews are held. These include a short test and a 30 minute panel interview.

JUNE

JOINING

There are two summer intake windows, one in June and one in July.

JULY

INDUCTION

You will be given full training, assigned a mentor and a workplace training buddy so you can get to work from the first day.

AUGUST

CHECK-IN

You will meet with your mentor to discuss your development.

SEPTEMBER

ANNUAL APPRAISAL

You will meet with a Partner to talk about your development and to plan your goals for the year ahead.

SEPTEMBER

COLLEGE

Your classes begin with your college.

DECEMBER & FEBRUARY

ATI ASSIGNMENTS

Your work based assignments, set by the college are due for submission.

MAY/ JUNE

EXAMS

Paid study leave and exams take place in May/June.

How do I apply?

Are you currently studying for a qualification or awaiting results? Include details of the school/ college you attend, all GCSE and AS level/equivalent results and predicted grades if applicable.

Employment history.
If you've had any paid jobs, full-time or part-time, paid or voluntary. Include company names, addresses, job descriptions, and start/finish dates.

Personal Statement.
This is your opportunity to sum up the specific skills, suitability and experience that make you perfect for this programme.

Some things to think about.

Why have you chosen this course?
What excites you about the subject?
Is my previous or current study relevant to the course?
Have you got any work experience that might help you?What life experiences have you had that you could talk about?What achievements are you proud of?
What skills do you have that make you perfect for the course?What plans and ambitions do you have for your future career?

If you have a CV please attach it here (Files accepted: .doc, .docx, .pdf)

Or contact us on 028 8225 0253 or careers@mmjca.com