Rory Finegan

CEO Beyond Accounting | Chartered Accountant & Xero Expert

Rory Finegan is a prominent figure in the accounting and business consulting sector in Ireland, recognized for his role as the founder of Beancounters.ie, a bookkeeping service aimed at providing affordable financial solutions to Dublin business owners. He established Beancounters in 2014 to meet the growing demand for quality bookkeeping services, which are delivered by certified and experienced professionals.1 2

In addition to his work with Beancounters, Rory is also the founder and CEO of Beyond Accounting, an award-winning cloud accounting firm he started in 2013. His extensive background includes over 20 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant, having previously held significant positions such as Finance Director and Managing Director in various companies, including Buy & Sell and Media Directories International.1 2 3

Rory is known for advocating sustainable business growth and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and profitability. He is also a speaker and trainer, providing insights into business growth strategies and financial health assessments for startups and SMEs.2 3 His expertise is further recognized through his involvement with organizations like The Entrepreneurs Academy and Enterprise Ireland, where he mentors and trains emerging businesses.1 2 3

Highlights

Jun 13 · The Times

Employers express unease over new rules on sick pay - The Times

Jun 13 · The Times

Employers express unease over new rules on sick pay - The Times

Dec 7 · beancounters.ie

Meet the team - Beancounters.ie: Bookkeeping in Dublin

Experience

Founder & CEO at Beyond Accounting (February 2013 - Present)

Founder at Beancounters.ie (September 2014 - Present), Associate Trainer at QED Training (February 2013 - Present), Managing Director at Buy & Sell (2008 - 2010), Finance Director at Buy & Sell (subsidiary of DMGT) (2001 - 2007), Finance Director at Media Directories International (1998 - 2001), Transition Accountant, European Operations at McAfee Software (1997 - 1998), Financial Controller at Dean Street Post (1993 - 1997), Chartered Accountant at KPMG in Ireland (1989 - 1993)

Education

FCA, Chartered Accountancy at Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (1989 - 1993), BSc (Mgmt), Business Studies at College of Commerce and Trinity College Dublin, II.I (1985 - 1989), Marian College, Ballsbridge, Dublin (1978 - 1984)