Our Services
Our accounting department will assist clients in the preparation of their accounts in accordance with accounting standards.
Looking after an owner-managed business, through its life cycle of incorporation to its final exit route...
Facing financial difficulties can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
We have a dedicated human resources department to help our clients with any issues or queries that they may have.
Our tax team provide a complete range of taxation services for a diverse range of clients.
Our Story
Based in Dundalk, we are a highly qualified and accomplished team of professional accountants and financial advisors who serve businesses of all sizes and sectors in the north-east region and beyond.
Meet The Management Team
Gerard Watters FCCA
Neil McGeown BComm FCCA
Fran McArdle FCCA
Colm Reilly FCCA AITI CTA
Aoife McCumiskey BA FCCA
John McEneaney FCCA
Susan Clarke BBS
James Maguire FCCA
Lisa Kennedy BSc FCCA
Enda Clerkin FCA AITI CTA
Noel Reid BA FCCA AITI CTA
Barry Mullen BA FCCA
Tiina Univer MIPA ACIPP
Donal McClean BBS
Stephen Porter ACG
Director
Gerard Watters FCCA
Since joining KMR in 1994, Gerard has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s client portfolio through his expert advice and strategic direction in corporate and business development. With a diverse client base that includes legal practices, food processing companies, haulage, construction firms, export businesses, waste management companies, as well as numerous sole traders, professionals, and individuals, Gerard’s comprehensive approach ensures tailored solutions for each client.
Additionally, Gerard serves as a director on the board of several companies, advising on strategic direction and showcasing his dedication to driving growth and delivering exceptional service. His commitment has made him a trusted advisor in the industry.
Email:gwatters@kmr.ie
Director
Neil McGeown BComm FCCA
Neil is engaged in all aspects of general practice and has a flair for business development and consultancy.
His impressive record of consulting services includes finance proposals, budgeting and cash flow planning, taxation services, business valuations, and accounting and internal control system reviews.
Email:nmcgeown@kmr.ie
Audit Manager
Fran McArdle FCCA
Fran joined the firm as a Trainee Accountant in 1990. She gained ACCA membership in 1997 and assisted in the formal establishment of the Audit Department in the firm. She has over 20 years of experience in auditing across a range of industry sectors and preparing statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and auditing standards.
Fran has a strong focus within the practice of developing our team to ensure they deliver the highest quality audit and assurance services to our clients.
Email:fran.mcardle@kmr.ie
Director
Colm Reilly FCCA AITI CTA
Colm joined KMR in 1995 and became a partner in 2003. With nearly three decades of experience in the field, he is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a member of the Irish Institute of Taxation. Colm works closely with a diverse range of clients, from sole traders to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing tailored financial and tax advice.
In addition to his client-facing role, Colm is heavily involved with the KMR tax department. He has played a pivotal role in advising on numerous tax plans and restructures, ensuring clients receive optimal tax solutions. His extensive expertise and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to both his clients and the KMR team.
Email:creilly@kmr.ie
Client Relationship Manager
Aoife McCumiskey BA FCCA
Aoife joined our practice in 2004 as an Accounting Graduate from DkIT. She became a fully qualified member of the ACCA in 2008 and was honored as a Fellow of the Association in 2013. With over twenty years of experience, Aoife manages one of our Accounts departments, serving a diverse clientele ranging from small sole traders to SMEs.
Aoife is integral to our operations, overseeing the preparation of management accounts, personal and corporate tax, business advisory services, payroll, and financial planning. Her commitment to fostering strong client relationships and her collaborative approach with colleagues ensure the delivery of our services to the highest standards.
Email:amccumiskey@kmr.ie
Director
John McEneaney FCCA
John is practice management partner and is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm. He sits on the board of a number of private limited companies, acting as an executive director and financial consultant, including our associated financial services company, Cathedral Financial Consultants Ltd.
John is also a former member of ACCA’s Irish practitioners network panel.
Email:jmceneaney@kmr.ie
Manager
Susan Clarke BBS
Susan is the Office Manager within KMR after joining the company in 2012. She graduated from DkIT with an honours degree in Business Management & Administration.
Susan leads the administration team and ensures the smooth and efficient running of the office. Her main responsibilities include credit control, general bookkeeping and overseeing the day-to-day office needs.
Email:sclarke@kmr.ie
Director
James Maguire FCCA
James qualified with ACCA in 2003. He is responsible for the management needs of a variety of clients comprising of owner-managed family companies, sole traders and partnerships. He specialises in solicitor practices and their reporting requirements to the Law Society.
We have seen a significant growth in our Northern Ireland client base over the past number of years and James is responsible for ensuring their regulatory and tax requirements are dealt with.
Email:jmaguire@kmr.ie
Client Relationship Manager
Lisa Kennedy BSc FCCA
Lisa joined our firm in 2007 as a trainee auditor, following completion of her Degree in Business Management from TU Dublin. She qualified with ACCA in 2010 and then moved into an accounting role. Since then, she has gained extensive experience in payroll, tax, management accounts, audit and non-audit accounts, and compliance.
As a manager, Lisa leads a team that works with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Her expertise in the SME sector allows her to provide practical financial solutions and advice. Lisa’s leadership ensures that her team consistently delivers reliable and high-quality service to our clients.
Email:lkennedy@kmr.ie
Audit Director
Enda Clerkin FCA AITI CTA
Enda joined KMR in 2006 and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland since 1999 and the Irish Taxation Institute since 2002. He primarily oversees the delivery of audit and compliance services within the practice and is closely involved in company secretarial compliance.
In addition, he oversees reporting requirements for our solicitor client base as well as undertaking forensic and other project work.
Email:eclerkin@kmr.ie
Tax Director
Noel Reid BA FCCA AITI CTA
Noel joined KMR in 2004 after graduating from DkIT with an honours degree in Accounting and Finance.
He became a member of the ACCA in 2008 and then went onto become a member of the Institute of Taxation in Ireland in 2011. Noel offers in depth advice in a wide variety of tax cases for many of our clients in all areas of tax.
Email:nreid@kmr.ie
Client Relationship Manager
Barry Mullen BA FCCA
Barry joined KMR as a trainee accountant in June 2000 after completing a BA in Accounting and Finance in DkIT and became a member of the ACCA in 2003.
He worked as part of the audit team within the firm until September 2016. Currently, Barry manages a number of clients across a wide range of sectors.
Email:bmullen@kmr.ie
Payroll Manager
Tiina Univer MIPA ACIPP
Tiina joined KMR at the start of 2019 when payroll changed to Real Time Reporting. She has her IPASS accreditation as well as a Diploma in Payroll Management and is a member of IPASS & CIPP.
She leads the payroll team where her main responsibilities are to liaise with clients and Revenue, ensuring that deadlines are met and the most up-to-date legislation is adhered to.
Email:tuniver@kmr.ie
Client Relationship Manager
Donal McClean BBS
Donal advises a diverse range of Irish and multinational clients on all aspects of management accounting and tax compliance. His clients include Irish and multinational companies, privately owned groups, sole traders and high net worth individuals. He has extensive M&A experience, advising on various stages of growth including start-ups, company expansion, restructuring, acquisitions and mergers of Irish businesses.
Donal has vast experience across a wide range of sectors from construction and trades through to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, agriculture, sports clubs and technology. He has a BBS in Business and Administration from Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Email:dmcclean@kmr.ie
Co-Sec Manager
Stephen Porter ACG
Stephen is responsible for the company secretarial department at KMR, which provides a comprehensive company secretarial and company law compliance service to our clients including company incorporations, share capital restructuring, group reorganisations and dissolution of companies.
A qualified chartered secretary and a member of the Chartered Governance Institute, Stephen has experience in providing company secretarial advice and services to a significant portfolio of clients.
Email:sporter@kmr.ie
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