Chartered Accountants · Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
Your Partner for Growth in County Mayo
Do you feel like just another number on a spreadsheet?
At Sharkey & Co Accountants, we believe your financial story is unique. Whether you're a start-up in a Castlebar innovation hub, a family-run farm in the Erris region, or an established business on Ballina's bustling streets, you deserve an accountant who listens first and crunches numbers second.
We offer proactive Accounting, Tax, and Business Advisory services tailored to the ambitions of businesses, professionals, and individuals across Mayo and Ireland. We're here not just to report on your past, but to help you build a more profitable and secure future.
Who we help
Larger firms have larger clients who take up their time. We look after the self-employed and small companies of Mayo. Nobody gets left behind.
Farm accounts, the flat-rate VAT scheme and, above all, passing the farm on without a tax bill that puts it at risk.
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RCT deducted at source, bi-monthly VAT and a desk piled high with invoices. We take the paperwork so your evenings are your own.
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Going out on your own as a contractor is a huge step. We help you pick the right structure and stay on the right side of Revenue.
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From choosing a structure to registering with Revenue, we simplify the process so you launch on solid financial ground.
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Only hearing from your accountant once a year at tax time? Moving is simpler than you think, and we handle the handover.
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Our services
We listen and tailor our services to what you need from your accountant, not simply what an accountant thinks they need to provide.
Why Sharkey & Co
In a world of automated emails and impersonal service, we pride ourselves on being different.
When you call our Crossmolina office, you speak directly with John, Breda or Michaella. We know your name and your business.
We don't just wait for tax deadlines. We advise you on tax opportunities to save you money before the year-end.
Cloud-based platforms give you 24/7 access to your financial data, whether you're in Ballina, Castlebar or beyond.
Our clients are concentrated in north Mayo, Belmullet and the Erris region, and we cater for clients throughout the country.
The team
Three qualified people in one office on Main Street, Crossmolina.
Principal · BBA FCA
A member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, in public practice in Ireland since 2004. John studied Accounting & Finance at Baruch College, City University of New York, and worked as a mutual fund accountant and pension consultant in the US before returning home.
Accountant · FCCA
A fully qualified accountant with over 20 years in public practice, experienced in sole trader, farm and limited company accounts, compliance and related tax. Breda joined the firm in February 2022.
breda@sharkeyaccountants.ieAccounting Technician · ATI
Michaella joined in 2021 and handles VAT, payroll and year-end accounts preparation. She is pursuing her professional qualification with Chartered Accountants Ireland.
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Free guides
Your guide to becoming a confident contractor: legal structure, tax obligations and planning for your pension.
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A clear action plan for starting a business in Mayo: business plan, cash flow, legal forms and your first-step tax checklist.
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