Accountants for Hospitality and Tourism Businesses in Kerry
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and seasonal cash flow for Kerry hotels, B&Bs, cafes, pubs, restaurants and holiday lets.
Accounting built for Kerry’s tourism season
Kerry businesses earn most of their year between Easter and October. Killarney fills with coach tours, Dingle with walkers and surfers, Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry with drivers, and Tralee with the Rose of Tralee festival in August. Then the winter comes.
That pattern shapes everything: staffing, VAT, cash in the bank and when you can afford to invest. We plan your accounts and tax around it, so a busy August does not leave you with a VAT bill you cannot pay in November.
Services for hospitality businesses
Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping in Sage with AutoEntry, so receipts from suppliers and booking platforms are captured as you go.
VAT returns
The right rates on food, drink, accommodation and services, filed on time every period.
Payroll for seasonal staff
Weekly or fortnightly payroll, tips and gratuities, and My Future Fund for eligible staff.
Cash flow planning
A simple forecast that sets money aside in summer for winter costs and tax.
Annual accounts and tax
CT1 for companies or Form 11 for owners, plus CRO returns.
Holiday lets and short-term lets
Rental accounts and tax returns. See Airbnb and short-term let tax.
The hospitality tax questions we answer most
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Which VAT rate applies to each sale? | Food, drink, accommodation and admissions can carry different rates. The wrong rate costs you margin or leads to a Revenue bill. |
| How do I handle tips and service charges? | The law on tips sets out how they must be shared and shown. Payroll must treat them correctly. |
| Can I claim the fit-out of my premises? | Capital allowances spread the cost of equipment and fit-out over 8 years. |
| Should I run as a company? | Profit levels, staff numbers and future plans decide this. See sole trader vs limited company. |
Busy season coming up?
Get your bookkeeping, VAT and payroll sorted before the summer rush, for one fixed monthly fee.
Get a quoteFrequently asked questions
Do you work with B&Bs and guesthouses?
Yes. We prepare accounts, VAT returns if registered, and tax returns for B&Bs, guesthouses and self-catering lets.
Can you run payroll for seasonal staff?
Yes. We run weekly, fortnightly or monthly payroll and report to Revenue in real time each pay date.
What does a hospitality accountant cost?
We charge a fixed monthly fee based on your turnover, staff and VAT. See our accountant fees.
Talk to a Kerry Hospitality Accountant
Book a free 30-minute business check. You get a clear fixed fee before any work starts.
