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Accounts Assist Cork City, run by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) member, David O’Connor, is open for business, and the firm is looking for more franchisees.

Already a success in the UK two years after it was set up there, Accounts Assist’s approach to accountancy and taxation services is to display tariffs upfront on its website with the option to spread the cost over 12 months.

Hailing from Co Galway, 27 year old David O’Connor is running Ireland’s first Accounts Assist franchise. He was previously employed by a small accountancy firm in his home town, but with business aspirations of his own, becoming a franchisee was an appealing proposition.

“I have always been interested in accountancy, studying Professional Accountancy in Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT), and the refreshing, personal and honest approach to the Accounts Assist business model really appealed to me,” he said.

Training and tools provided

“For me, joining Accounts Assist means realising my career dreams, with the back-up of an established brand. I have received excellent levels of training and all the tools I need to get started, including a laptop, website and accountancy software.

“Going forward, I am supported by an Accounts Assist expert at the end of the phone and public relations and marketing to help promote the business in my area – something that I could never afford as a lone start-up company.

Becoming a franchisee will hopefully allow me to run a successful business, while giving me the work life balance and funds to indulge my passion for travelling.”

While O’Connor has a background in the industry, no previous accountancy experience is needed to become an Accounts Assist franchisee.

Photo: David O'Connor