Limerick has a deep bench of accountancy firms, from chartered practices on O’Connell Street to smaller firms in suburbs like Annacotty. That choice is good news, but it makes picking one harder than it should be.
This shortlist gathers Limerick accountants worth considering, with a note on who each one might suit. It is an editorial starting point rather than a ranking, so talk to two or three before you decide.
#1. Coffey & Co Accountants Limerick
First on our shortlist, Coffey & Co is an accounting firm based in the Newtown Centre in Annacotty, on the eastern edge of Limerick city. The firm covers the core ground most small businesses need: accounts, bookkeeping and business management advice, all under one roof.
The Annacotty location is handy if you are based in Castletroy, near the University of Limerick or on the east side of the county, and would rather not travel into the city centre for a meeting. The firm holds a 4.6/5 rating from 9 Google reviews.
For an owner managed business that wants accounts, routine bookkeeping and practical business advice from a single local firm, Coffey & Co is well worth a call. The combination suits a business that wants to hand over the day to day work, not just the year end filing. As with any firm on this list, ask for a written quote and a sense of who will handle your work before you commit.
- Rating: 4.6/5 (9 Google reviews)
- Address: Coffey & Co Unit 7A Newtown Centre, Annacotty, Co. Limerick, V94 C9P3
- Phone: +35361418560
- Website: coffeyandco.ie
#2. Accountants Limerick – Taxlink
Taxlink is an accounting firm in The Gallery, part of the Old Savoy Complex on Bedford Row in the city centre. Bedford Row is one of Limerick’s main shopping streets, so the office is easy to reach on foot from most of town.
As a general accounting practice, it is an option for the usual mix of accounts, tax and compliance work for local businesses and individuals. The central setting also makes it convenient for dropping off records in person. There is no public rating on file, so a direct conversation is the best way to gauge fit.
If you live or work in the city centre and want an accountant you can walk to, Taxlink is worth considering. Ask what work they handle in house, how they charge and who your day to day contact would be.
- Address: The Gallery, The Old Savoy Complex, 13 Bedford Row, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 VY47
- Phone: +353860673203
- Website: taxlink.ie
#3. TaxAssist Accountants
TaxAssist Accountants sits on Roches Street in the city centre, a short walk from O’Connell Street. The firm lists bookkeeping and payroll alongside its core accounting work, which makes it a practical option for a small business that wants routine tasks handled in one place.
TaxAssist is a network of accountants that focuses on small businesses, and this is its Limerick office. A network structure can mean standardised processes, which some owners prefer. The office holds a 4.8/5 rating from 33 Google reviews, the largest review count on this shortlist.
If you are a sole trader or run a small company and want accounts, bookkeeping and payroll dealt with together, TaxAssist is worth a look. Check who your day to day contact would be and how fees are structured before you sign up.
- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 Google reviews)
- Address: 3 Roches St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 AV88
- Phone: +35361513320
- Website: taxassist.ie/accountants/limerick-city
#4. BDO Limerick – Accountants, Audit, Tax Consultants
BDO’s Limerick office is at 103 O’Connell Street, in the heart of the city. As the name suggests, the firm covers accountancy, audit and tax consulting work.
BDO is part of a national and international accountancy network, so the Limerick office is a useful option for companies that need audit capability or more involved tax advice alongside routine accounts. It holds a 5/5 rating from one Google review, so there is little public feedback to go on.
If your business has outgrown a small practice, or needs an audit for the first time, BDO is one to know. Ask about the Limerick team, and how work is shared between local staff and the wider network. A first meeting will tell you whether the firm’s scale matches what you need.
- Rating: 5/5 (1 Google reviews)
- Address: 103, 103-104 O’Connell St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 AT85
- Phone: +35361414455
- Website: bdolimerick.ie
#5. David Sheehan Accountants
David Sheehan Accountants is based on the third floor of Cé Artúir (Arthur’s Quay), in the city centre close to the river. The central location suits anyone who wants to combine a meeting with other business in town.
The practice is listed as an accountancy firm, covering the standard accounts and tax work that label implies. There is no public rating on file, so you will be judging it on a direct conversation rather than on reviews.
If you prefer the idea of a named principal practice, where you know whose name is above the door, it is worth considering. A short call first will tell you whether the practice takes on your type of work. Ask who will handle your file, what the fee covers and how they like to receive records.
- Address: 3RD Floor, Cé Artúir, Fearann an Phrióra, Luimneach
- Phone: +353876392587
- Website: emeraldcoastjourney.vip/business/david-sheehan-accountants-x6do24w
#6. Liston Lonergan Associates Accountants
Liston Lonergan Associates is a chartered accountancy practice on Robert Street, in Limerick’s city centre. The office is on the fourth floor, a few minutes on foot from Henry Street and the Milk Market.
Listed as a chartered practice, the firm works within the framework of the chartered profession, which means qualified members, professional standards and a complaints route if anything goes wrong. It holds a 5/5 rating from one Google review, a single data point rather than a track record.
If you want a chartered firm in the city centre, Liston Lonergan Associates is worth considering. Chartered practices often handle both personal and business tax, so ask about both if that applies to you. Ask too about the client mix, fee structure and who would handle your work.
- Rating: 5/5 (1 Google reviews)
- Address: Level 4, 4th Floor, Robert St, Limerick, V94 CH6D
- Phone: +35361315124
- Website: kerrymountainlodge.vip/business/liston-lonergan-associates-accountants-k5vdje
#7. Amesto Global
Amesto Global works from Carlton House on Henry Street, one of the city’s main commercial streets. It is listed as a consultancy rather than a traditional accountancy practice, so it sits slightly apart from the other firms on this shortlist.
That makes it a useful option if your needs run to business consultancy alongside, or instead of, routine accounts and tax. The name points to work with an international angle, though you should confirm the exact services on offer directly.
Amesto holds a 5/5 rating from 2 Google reviews, a very small sample. Because consultancy work is usually scoped case by case, ask exactly what the Limerick office provides and how it charges before you go further.
- Rating: 5/5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address: 4th Floor, Carlton House, Henry St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 FD80
- Phone: +35361574250
- Website: amesto.global/contact-us
#8. Mulcahy Gorman & Mulcahy Chartered Accountants
Right on Limerick’s main street, Mulcahy Gorman & Mulcahy is a chartered accountancy practice at 95 O’Connell Street. The location is handy for anyone already doing business in the city centre.
As a chartered practice, the firm covers accounts, tax and compliance within the chartered professional framework. Chartered accountants train with Chartered Accountants Ireland and answer to its professional standards, which some owners find reassuring. The firm holds a 5/5 rating from one Google review, so there is little public feedback to draw on.
If you want a chartered firm on the main street, it is worth considering. A practice with several names above the door usually means more than one principal, so ask who your contact would be, how fees are calculated and what the quote includes.
- Rating: 5/5 (1 Google reviews)
- Address: 95 O’Connell St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 XP90
- Phone: +35361413777
- Website: mulcahygormanmulcahy.com
#9. Baker Sheehy Considine Accountants – Limerick
Global House on Michael Street is home to Baker Sheehy Considine, an accountancy practice in the city centre. Michael Street is a short walk from O’Connell Street and the river, so the office is convenient for most of town.
The firm is listed as an accountancy practice, covering the usual accounts, tax and compliance work for businesses and individuals. It holds a 5/5 rating from 3 Google reviews, a small sample but a positive one. A three name practice suggests more than one principal, which can help with continuity if one person is away.
If you want a city centre practice, Baker Sheehy Considine is worth considering. Ask about the types of client they work with most, how fees are structured and who would handle your file.
- Rating: 5/5 (3 Google reviews)
- Address: Global House, 1 Michael St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 VKT3
- Phone: +35361214474
- Website: bmsc.ie
#10. Xeinadin
Xeinadin is part of a wider accountancy group, with its Limerick office at 45 O’Connell Street in the city centre. The office sits on the main street and is easy to reach on foot. The firm lists audit and bookkeeping alongside its core accounting work, which broadens the mix beyond a standard practice.
A group structure can mean access to more specialist support than a small office offers on its own, though it is worth asking how much of your work stays with the local team. The firm’s public rating is 3.7/5 from 3 Google reviews, too small a sample to read much into.
If you need audit capability from a city centre office, Xeinadin is one to know. Ask who will handle your work locally and how fees are structured.
- Rating: 3.7/5 (3 Google reviews)
- Address: 45 O’Connell St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 XE18
- Phone: +35361208050
- Website: xeinadin.ie
#11. Michael Duffy Accountants
On Catherine Street, Michael Duffy Accountants is a city centre practice on the south side of town. Catherine Street runs towards Pery Square and the People’s Park, so it suits anyone based on that side of the centre, and it is still a short walk from the main shopping district.
The practice is listed as an accountancy firm, covering the standard accounts and tax work that label implies. There is no public rating on file, so a phone call or first meeting is the best way to assess fit.
If you want a local practice you can reach on foot from the south side of the city centre, it is worth considering. Ask about the client mix, what the fee covers and how they like to receive records.
- Address: 65 Catherine St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick
- Phone: +35361417040
- Website: smartwebsites.ie
Do you need an accountant or a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper keeps your day to day records in order: sales invoices, supplier bills, bank reconciliations and often VAT returns. An accountant uses those records to prepare annual accounts, file tax returns and advise on structure, reliefs and planning.
Plenty of small businesses use both, and many firms on a shortlist like this one offer bookkeeping in house. If your records are tidy, an accountant’s job is quicker and usually cheaper. If they are not, sorting the bookkeeping first is money well spent.
What qualifications should an accountant in Ireland have?
In Ireland, anyone can call themselves an accountant; the word itself is not protected. The title ‘chartered accountant’ is different: it is reserved for members of Chartered Accountants Ireland, who complete professional exams and follow a code of ethics.
Other recognised bodies include ACCA and CPA Ireland, and each keeps a public member directory you can check before you engage anyone. Membership matters because the person answers to a professional body if something goes wrong, and it usually carries requirements for insurance and ongoing training.
What should you ask before you decide?
Before you sign a letter of engagement, ask each firm the same questions so you can compare answers: who will handle your work day to day; how fees are calculated and what is included; how they prefer to receive your records; and what happens if Revenue queries a return.
Ask for the quote in writing, and check whether it covers the full year or just the annual filing. Two or three conversations will usually tell you more than any rating, and a good firm will not mind the questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an accountant cost in Ireland?
There is no standard fee. Costs depend on your business type, the state of your records and the work involved, and sole traders generally pay less than limited companies. Most firms will quote a fixed annual fee or an hourly rate once they know what you need. Ask two or three firms for written quotes that set out exactly what is included before you compare prices.
What is the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper records day to day transactions: invoices, bills, payments and bank reconciliations, and often prepares VAT returns. An accountant works from those records to produce annual accounts, file tax returns and advise on tax and business structure. Many firms offer both services, and some businesses keep a bookkeeper separately and use an accountant at year end.
Do I need an accountant as a sole trader in Ireland?
There is no legal requirement to use one. If you are self-employed, you must register with Revenue and file an income tax return under self-assessment each year, and many sole traders do this themselves through ROS. An accountant becomes more useful as income grows, when you register for VAT, take on staff or want advice on reliefs and pension planning.
How do I check an accountant’s qualifications in Ireland?
Ask which professional body they belong to, then check the body’s public member directory online. Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA and CPA Ireland all let you search for members and firms. Membership means the accountant has completed professional exams, follows a code of ethics and can be held to account by the body if something goes wrong.
When should a small business hire an accountant?
Common triggers are registering for VAT, hiring your first employee, moving from sole trader to limited company, or receiving a Revenue query you are unsure about. Many owners also bring one in once the paperwork starts eating into working time. You do not need to wait for a problem; an early conversation about structure and record keeping can prevent one.