We help businesses in Cork and Wicklow stay on track with expert accounting and tax solutions.

We provide expert, tailored financial solutions that keep you compliant, reduce your tax burden, and support your business growth, so you can focus on what really matters.

Why Choose Us?
GBW Accountants

We are proud to provide high-quality accountancy and tax planning services tailored to the needs of a diverse range of clients.


From private individuals and start-ups to SMEs and blue-chip companies, we adapt our expertise to deliver value across many industries and sectors, no matter the size or complexity.

When you work with us, you gain access to the technical expertise of highly skilled professionals combined with a friendly, approachable service. We build strong relationships with our clients, offering clear, effective advice in areas such as inheritance tax planning, corporate finance, compliance audits, and more. Our focus is on helping clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals.


Whether you need strategic guidance, tax planning support, or help navigating compliance, we deliver personalised solutions. With us, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to simplifying complexity and supporting your long-term success.

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Why Choose GBW Accountants?


At GBW Accountants, we’ve been helping Irish businesses stay financially healthy and tax-compliant for over 20 years.

Based in Cork and Wicklow, we’re proud to offer a hands-on, client-first service that combines the rigour of professional accountancy with a genuine understanding of the day-to-day challenges faced by business owners.

Our team of qualified accountants brings decades of experience working with individuals, SMEs, and limited companies. Whether you're a sole trader just getting started or a growing business ready to scale, we’ve been there before — and we’re ready to help.


When you work with us, you're not just a number. We believe in long-term partnerships, and most of our clients have been with us for years. We offer practical advice, plain-English communication, and clear pricing — no hidden fees, no jargon, just support that works.

We understand that every industry has its own rules, pressures, and tax implications. That’s why we’ve developed particular expertise in:

  • Construction & Trades
  • Retail & Hospitality
  • Creative Professionals
  • Farming & Agri-Business
  • Contractors & Freelancers
Our Clients Say the Nicest Things

What Our Clients Say

We truly appreciate every piece of feedback and are honoured to share your positive experiences.
Your comments help us continually refine our service and better serve you.

  • The team at GBW provide an excellent service. They manage all our audit, tax and company secretarial needs and I have always found them approachable, professional, efficient and they work to a high standard. They are always happy to assist with our q...

    Laura Everitt

    Chief Financial Officer, BCD Travel UK & Ireland

  • PC Systems has been a client of GBW for the past 12 years, Richard and Jim are Professional, courteous, helpful, informative and reliable. We would not trust anyone else to look after our accountancy affairs, time and time they have proven to be a wo...

    Elizabeth McCarthy

    MD at PC Systems Limited, Doughcloyne, Cork

  • I have been using the services of GBW for the last 21 years in business . I have always found the service to be of the highest level and the advice to be crucial to the development of my businesses.

    Shane Long

    MD at Franciscan Well Brewery, North Mall, Cork City

  • Fee G have been a client of GBW for several years. I found them very professional. James and his team have an extensive knowledge of accounting for business. They have always answered any queries we have in a timely and satisfactory manner.

    Don Gormley

    Managing Director at Fee G, Ballmount, Dublin 24

  • We started our prepaid card business from the kitchen table back in 2008 and over 13 years, with the help of GBW, we grew the business into a multi-million pound company. We have worked with GBW as a business advisor and auditor since the start and w...

    Noel Moran

    CEO Prepaid Financial Services Limited, London and Navan Co. Meath

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Newsletter

Stay informed with the most important financial news, tips for running your business, and important changes to legislation. Our newsletter, published quarterly, equips you with essential information for managing your business, keeps you informed about the constantly evolving legislation in Ireland, and offers valuable tips, tricks, and success secrets to foster business growth.

01. Practical SME Tips

Actionable advice on managing cash flow, reducing costs, and growing your business efficiently.

02. Expert Business Insights

Stay ahead with the latest tax updates, grants, and financial strategies tailored for Irish SMEs.

03. Time-Saving Guides

Easy-to-follow resources on payroll, compliance, and financial planning to help you focus on running your business.

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Stay Informed with the Latest Business Insights


At GBW Accountants, we curate and share the latest relevant business articles to keep you up to date with industry trends, financial updates, and important changes that could impact your business. Our goal is to provide you with valuable resources that help you make informed decisions and stay ahead in an ever-evolving business environment.


By regularly sharing these hand-picked articles, we ensure you're always in the loop with the information that matters most to your business. Whether it's news on legislation, tax changes, or best practices for growth, we make it easy for you to access the insights that could help shape your business strategy.

Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their Supplier Terms Before Costs Rise Further


Sep 04, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Holding Too Much Stock: A Cash Flow Review for Irish SMEs


Sep 03, 2026

Top 5 Financial Checks Irish Business Owners Should Make Before Increasing Headcount


Sep 02, 2026

Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their Gross Margin Before Planning Further Growth


Sep 01, 2026

Top 5 Tax Planning Opportunities Irish SMEs Should Review Before the 2026 Year End


Aug 31, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Underestimating the Financial Impact of Business Growth


Aug 28, 2026

Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their Tax Payment Schedule Before Year End


Aug 27, 2026

Top 5 Financial Checks to Make Before Signing a Major Customer Contract


Aug 26, 2026

How Rising Employment Costs Can Change the Profitability of an Irish SME


Aug 25, 2026

The Financial Case for Building a Business Emergency Fund in 2026


Aug 24, 2026

Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their VAT Position Before the Next Growth Phase


Aug 21, 2026

Top 5 Financial Questions to Ask Before Taking on a Major Business Loan


Aug 20, 2026

The Hidden Financial Impact of Employee Benefits and Perks for Irish Businesses


Aug 19, 2026

Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their Debtor Days Before Cash Flow Comes Under Pressure


Aug 18, 2026

Top 5 Tax Planning Checks Irish SMEs Should Complete Before the End of 2026


Aug 17, 2026

Why Business Owners Should Review Their Cost Base Before Their Profit Margins Decline


Aug 14, 2026

Top 5 Reasons Profitable Businesses Still Experience Financial Pressure


Aug 13, 2026

How Strong Financial Reporting Helps Businesses Spot Opportunities Earlier


Aug 12, 2026

The Financial Benefits of Simplifying Your Business Before You Scale


Aug 11, 2026

Why Every Irish SME Should Regularly Review Its Working Capital Strategy


Aug 10, 2026

Top 5 Areas Where Growing SMEs Lose Money Without Realising It


Aug 07, 2026

How Better Financial Planning Helps Businesses Manage Uncertainty


Aug 06, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Delaying Investment in Business Systems


Aug 05, 2026

Why Strong Cash Reserves Give SMEs a Competitive Advantage


Aug 04, 2026

Top 5 Financial Warning Signs Your Business Is Becoming Too Reactive


Aug 03, 2026

Top 5 Things Revenue Looks for When Reviewing an Irish SME's VAT Returns


Jul 31, 2026

Preparing for Interest Rate Changes: How Irish SMEs Can Protect Their Borrowing Costs


Jul 30, 2026

The Financial Case for Outsourcing Your Payroll: What Irish Employers Should Weigh Up


Jul 29, 2026

Top 5 Bookkeeping Habits That Make Year-End Accounts Faster and Cheaper


Jul 28, 2026

Debt or Equity: How Irish SMEs Should Think About Funding Their Next Stage


Jul 27, 2026

Why Every Irish SME Should Understand the Difference Between Profit Extraction and Reinvestment


Jul 24, 2026

Top 5 Grants and Supports Irish SMEs Are Failing to Claim in 2026


Jul 23, 2026

Hiring in 2026: The Full Financial Cost of a New Employee Beyond the Salary


Jul 22, 2026

The Hidden Tax Cost of Poor Record Keeping: Why Revenue Penalties Are Avoidable


Jul 21, 2026

Top 5 Cash Flow Questions Every Irish SME Should Be Asking Before Year End


Jul 20, 2026

The Hidden Risks of Growing Without Regular Financial Health Checks


Jul 17, 2026

How Strong Financial Processes Create More Resilient Businesses


Jul 16, 2026

Why Every Irish SME Should Review Its Cost Base Before Planning for Growth


Jul 15, 2026

The Financial Impact of Taking on the Wrong Type of Customer


Jul 14, 2026

Top 5 Financial Warning Signs That Your Growth Strategy Needs Reviewing


Jul 13, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Waiting Too Long to Increase Your Prices


Jul 10, 2026

How Poor Capacity Planning Can Reduce Profit Long Before Sales Slow Down


Jul 09, 2026

Why Better Business Decisions Start with Better Management Information


Jul 08, 2026

Top 5 Signs Your Business Is Becoming Financially More Complex Than It Needs to Be


Jul 07, 2026

Why Growing Businesses Need Better Working Capital Management Than Ever


Jul 06, 2026

Why More Sales Will Not Fix a Business with Weak Financial Foundations


Jul 03, 2026

How Slow Operational Reporting Can Lead to Fast Financial Problems


Jul 02, 2026

Top 5 Financial Habits That Help Business Owners Stay in Control During Expansion


Jul 01, 2026

Why Some Irish SMEs Stay Busy All Year but Still Fail to Build Cash Reserves


Jun 30, 2026

The Cost of Underpricing Repeat Work and Long-Term Client Accounts


Jun 29, 2026

How Weak Budget Ownership Across Teams Can Undermine Financial Performance


Jun 26, 2026

Why Margin Erosion Often Starts Long Before Business Owners Notice It


Jun 25, 2026

Top 5 Signs Your Business Is Scaling Faster Than Its Cash Position Can Support


Jun 24, 2026

The Hidden Financial Cost of Poor Stock Control in Product-Based Businesses


Jun 23, 2026

Why Growing SMEs Need Better Visibility Over Job and Client Profitability


Jun 22, 2026

Why Financial Discipline Matters More Than Ever During Periods of Growth


Jun 19, 2026

How Business Complexity Quietly Reduces Margins and Increases Risk


Jun 18, 2026

Top 5 Operational Bottlenecks That Limit Business Performance


Jun 17, 2026

The Cost of Unprofitable Growth: When More Revenue Creates More Problems


Jun 16, 2026

Why Successful SMEs Track Trends, Not Just Results


Jun 15, 2026

How Weak Planning Creates Strong Financial Pressure


Jun 12, 2026

The Hidden Impact of Slow Customer Payments on Long-Term Growth


Jun 11, 2026

Top 5 Signs Your Business Is Carrying More Risk Than You Realise


Jun 10, 2026

Why Some SMEs Reach a Growth Plateau and Struggle to Move Beyond It


Jun 09, 2026

The Financial Cost of Poor Delegation in Growing Businesses


Jun 08, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Running a Business Without Clear Operational Metrics


Jun 05, 2026

How Weak Accountability Structures Can Quietly Damage Business Performance


Jun 04, 2026

The Financial Impact of Poor Handover Processes Inside Growing Teams


Jun 03, 2026

Why Some Businesses Grow Faster Than Their Financial Controls Can Handle


Jun 02, 2026

Top 5 Questions Every Irish SME Owner Should Ask About Their Numbers in 2026


Jun 01, 2026

How Process Gaps Quietly Reduce Profit Across Growing SMEs


May 29, 2026

The Hidden Financial Risk of Delaying Difficult Business Decisions


May 28, 2026

Why Strong Sales Pipelines Do Not Always Lead to Financial Confidence


May 27, 2026

Top 5 Signs Your Business Has Become More Complicated Than It Needs to Be


May 26, 2026

The Cost of Constant Firefighting: Why Reactive Businesses Struggle to Scale


May 25, 2026

The Quiet Costs of Poor Documentation in Irish SMEs


May 22, 2026

The Real Cost of Weak Internal Controls in Smaller Irish Businesses


May 21, 2026

Why Many Irish SMEs Underinvest in Financial Reporting Until It Is Too Late


May 20, 2026

The Hidden Risk of Owner Dependency: When the Business Cannot Run Without You


May 19, 2026

Why Revenue Audit Activity Is Likely to Keep Rising and What Irish SMEs Should Have in Place


May 18, 2026

How Over-Reliance on a Few Revenue Streams Increases Financial Risk


May 15, 2026

The Hidden Impact of Staff Turnover on Business Profitability


May 14, 2026

Why Some SMEs Struggle to Convert Growth Into Strong Cash Flow


May 13, 2026

Top 5 Financial Pressures Irish SMEs Will Face in the Next 12 Months


May 12, 2026

How Weak Cost Tracking Leads to Poor Decision Making in SMEs


May 11, 2026

The Financial Risk of Inconsistent Pricing Across Your Business


May 08, 2026

Why Profitability Declines as Teams Expand and How to Prevent It


May 07, 2026

Top 5 Signs Your Business Is Growing Turnover but Losing Control


May 06, 2026

The Cost of Unclear Financial Goals: Why Many SMEs Drift Without Direction


May 05, 2026

The Risk of Relying on “Gut Feel”: Why Financial Visibility Matters More in 2026


May 01, 2026

Top 5 Areas Where Irish SME Owners Are Overpaying Without Realising


Apr 30, 2026

Why Short-Term Decision Making Is Holding Back Long-Term Growth in Irish SMEs


Apr 29, 2026

Top 5 Warning Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Current Systems


Apr 28, 2026

How Overheads Quietly Creep Up and Erode SME Profit Margins


Apr 27, 2026

Top 5 Pricing Mistakes Irish SMEs Continue to Make in 2026


Apr 24, 2026

The Hidden Risk in Long-Term Clients: When Loyalty Reduces Profitability


Apr 23, 2026

Why Many Irish Businesses Feel Cash Poor Despite Strong Sales


Apr 22, 2026

Top 5 Financial Habits That Separate Growing Irish SMEs from Stagnating Ones


Apr 21, 2026

The Real Cost of “Busy but Not Profitable”: How Irish SMEs Drift Without Noticing


Apr 20, 2026

How to Stress Test Your Business Before Problems Arise


Apr 17, 2026

Current Budget Summary
GBW Accountants

Budget Summary

The annual budget brings numerous changes that may impact you and your business. Our budget summary is published every year on the night of the budget. Ensuring you are up to date with any changes is vital for ensuring your business’ growth. We provide a concise, easy-to-understand breakdown of all introduced changes to ensure you quickly catch up.

01. Instant Updates

Get a clear breakdown of the latest budget announcements on the night they are released.

02. Business Impact

Understand how new tax measures, grants, and financial changes affect your business.

03. Concise & Easy to Understand

A straightforward summary with key takeaways, so you can stay informed without the jargon.

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Understand the Real Impact
Budget measures can be confusing, and headlines rarely show the full picture. In this podcast, GBW Accountants explains how the changes affect both individuals and businesses. From income tax updates to SME support, we highlight what really matters so you can plan confidently for the year ahead.

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Your time is valuable, so our Budget podcast is available whenever it suits you—at work, on the road, or at home. In under 20 minutes, GBW Accountants brings you the key insights you need without interrupting your day.

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Visit our dedicated Budget Summary landing page for insights, flipbooks, and our 20-minute podcast.


GBW Accountants

Frequently Asked Questions

Switching accountants is straightforward. We handle the transition for you, including liaising with your previous accountant to ensure a smooth handover of financial records.
Not at all! We make the process simple—just book a call, and we’ll guide you through everything step by step.
To get started, we typically need your business details, recent financial records, and any tax filings. Don’t worry if you’re unsure—we’ll help you gather everything needed.
Absolutely! From tax efficiency to identifying cost-saving opportunities, we help you maximise profits while staying fully compliant.
Yes—software helps with record-keeping, but an accountant ensures your taxes are optimised, your finances are compliant, and you’re making the best financial decisions for your business.
Simply book a call with us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can support your business.