Deadlines shouldn't keep you up at night.
We track your CRO, VAT, PAYE and Revenue dates and prepare every return, so nothing slips and nothing lands as a surprise.
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors · Ennis, Co. Clare
Numbers handled.Decisions made easier.
Accountants on the Lahinch Road in Ennis, helping Clare businesses stay compliant, pay the right tax and plan what comes next with confidence.
Partner-led since 2018You speak to the people who do the work
Recognised and accredited
x Xero Certified AdvisorWhy clients come to us
The paperwork is ours. The peace of mind is yours.
Know what you owe before Revenue tells you.
Clear tax planning for you and your company, explained in plain English, with the payment dates written down.
Growing, selling or restructuring?
Partner-level advice on finance, buy outs and restructuring from people with decades of experience behind them.
What we do
Five disciplines. One team that knows your business.
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Accounting and Audit
Accounts preparation, statutory audit and assurance, delivered so that you meet your legal reporting obligations and understand the numbers behind them.
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Taxation
Tax advisory, tax compliance, succession and property tax.
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Business Advisory
Outsourced services, payroll, planning and internal control.
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Corporate Finance
Mergers and acquisitions, sale of business, buy outs, restructuring.
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Corporate Insolvency
Creditors voluntary, members voluntary and court liquidation.
Learn more70+Years of combined partner experience
2018Practice established on the Lahinch Road
5Specialist services under one roof
1Dedicated agri division for Clare farmers
The partners
You'll deal with a partner, not a call centre.
John Gaffney and Kevin Murphy bring over 70 years of combined experience in accounting, tax, banking, corporate finance and agri. When you call, you get someone who knows your file.
John Gaffney
Partner and Co-Founder
Partner and co-founder John Gaffney has 30 years of experience in the areas of accounting, banking, corporate finance and insolvency, and an extensive network of business and professional connections. With a strong focus on quality and on helping clients wherever possible, he plays a key advisory role with clients.
Direct line 086 8094499Kevin Murphy
Partner and Co-Founder
Partner and co-founder Kevin Murphy is head of a large agri division at Gaffney Murphy & Co. Kevin brings 40 years of experience, having worked previously with IFAC. He also concentrates on helping and advising start up businesses, sole traders and companies across numerous sectors.
Direct line 086 3844555How we work
Three steps from first call to clear plan.
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Understand the business
We start with how your business actually works, what you are trying to do this year, and where the pressure is coming from.
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Review the position
We look at the financial information, the obligations and the objectives together, so the numbers are read in context rather than in isolation.
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Set out the next step
Accounting, advisory or financial planning support, explained in language you can act on, with the deadlines that matter written down.
Xero Certified Advisors
Real-time books. Far less paperwork.
We set up, clean up and run your accounts in the cloud, so you can see your numbers whenever you need them and spend less time chasing receipts.
How we use Xero
Do I need an audit?
Company Law requires certain companies and other bodies to have an annual audit. Whether your company qualifies for an audit exemption depends on its size and status, and we will confirm which applies to you well before the year end.
What accounts do I need to file, and when?
We specialise in the preparation of annual accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. As part of the annual accounts process we prepare and submit company returns and documents for the CRO, and we will confirm your filing deadlines at the start of the engagement.
Can you handle VAT, PAYE and RCT?
Yes. We prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and RCT returns to Revenue as part of our outsourced business services, and we provide guidance and assistance with the application of each.
Do you provide a payroll service?
We offer a cost effective payroll outsourcing service with the personal attention this function needs, which suits businesses that would rather not run payroll in house.
How does tax compliance work with you?
We prepare your relevant tax returns, advise you of the appropriate tax payments and statutory filing deadlines, and review how and why liabilities arise so you can see what drives them.
Get in touch
Let's get your numbers working for you.
Talk to a partner about where you stand and what to do next. We aim to reply within one working day.
Visit the office
Claureen, Lahinch Road, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 Y765, Ireland
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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