Chartered Accountants in Listowel
Tax, accounts, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping for Listowel farmers, shops, landlords and sole traders, from a Fellow Chartered Accountant who knows North Kerry.
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
- Irish Accountancy Awards 2025 Finalist
- Serving Listowel & North Kerry
Your Chartered Accountant for Listowel
Fuchsia Bell is a Kerry chartered accountancy practice run by Ger O’Connor FCA from Lassaboy, Boolteens, about 45 minutes from Listowel. Most of our North Kerry clients never need to make the trip: documents are shared securely online, engagement letters are signed digitally and Ger is a phone or video call away. In-person meetings are available by appointment.
Listowel is the market town for one of the strongest farming regions in the country, and much of our work here is with farm families, agri-food suppliers, retailers on The Square and Church Street, tradespeople and landlords with holiday homes in Ballybunion. Every client gets a fixed monthly fee and one point of contact.
Fellow Chartered Accountant
Accounting and Tax Services in Listowel
Everything a Listowel farm, business or household needs from an accountant, at a fixed monthly fee.
Income Tax Returns in Listowel
Form 11 returns and preliminary tax for Listowel farmers, sole traders, directors and landlords, filed on ROS ahead of the October deadline.
VAT Registration & Returns
VAT registration, VAT3 returns and advice on farming, construction services and retail stock for North Kerry businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud bookkeeping on Sage with AutoEntry. Photograph a mart docket or a supplier invoice on your phone and it is in your books.
Payroll
Payroll for Listowel shops, trades and farm businesses with employees, including part-time and festival-week staff, reported to Revenue on every pay date.
Annual Accounts & CT Returns
Year-end accounts, CT1 returns and CRO annual returns for North Kerry limited companies, from family shops to agricultural contractors.
Capital Gains & Acquisitions Tax
Capital Acquisitions Tax and agricultural relief when the farm passes to the next generation, and CGT when you sell land, a site or a holiday home.
Also available: company secretarial services, non-resident tax clearance, outsourced CFO support and our Profitability Growth Model.
Accounting Built Around How North Kerry Works
Listowel’s economy rests on the land. Dairy and drystock farms across North Kerry supply a large dairy processing industry, and the town’s shops, merchants, co-ops and contractors depend on how the farming year goes. We prepare farm accounts, plan for good and bad milk years and advise early on succession, so passing on the farm is planned rather than rushed.
Listowel is also a festival town. Writers’ Week in early summer and the Listowel Races in September bring visitors to pubs, restaurants and guesthouses, and Ballybunion’s beaches fill holiday homes every summer. We plan VAT, payroll and cash flow around those busy weeks, and explain every rule in plain English before anything is filed.
Dairy & drystock farms
Farm accounts, income tax returns, stock relief and planning that holds up in good and bad milk years.
Farm succession & transfers
Agricultural relief, retirement relief and CAT planning when land passes to a son or daughter.
Shops & town-centre traders
Bookkeeping, VAT on stock and staff payroll for shops on The Square, Church Street and William Street.
Pubs, restaurants & festivals
VAT, payroll and cash flow planned around Writers’ Week, the Listowel Races and the summer season.
Holiday homes on the coast
Rental and short-term letting income from holiday homes in Ballybunion, Ballyheigue and along the North Kerry coast.
Trades & agri contractors
Bookkeeping, VAT on construction and contracting services, and the move from sole trader to limited company.
Hauliers & agri-food suppliers
Accounts, payroll and CT returns for hauliers, merchants and suppliers working with the dairy industry.
Remote workers & start-ups
Company set-up and tax returns for people who live in North Kerry and work for clients across Ireland.
Key Tax Deadlines for Listowel Farms & Businesses
The dates North Kerry farmers and business owners ask us about most. We track them all for you and file early, so nothing slips while you are busy on the farm or in the shop.
Income tax return & preliminary tax
Farmers and sole traders file their Form 11 and pay last year’s balance and this year’s preliminary tax by 31 October. Filing on ROS usually extends this to mid-November.
VAT3 returns
VAT-registered farms and businesses file VAT3 returns by the 19th of the month after each two-month period, or the 23rd on ROS.
Payroll reporting
Each pay run is reported to Revenue on or before the pay date, even for part-time staff, with PAYE paid monthly by the 14th, or the 23rd on ROS.
Corporation tax (CT1)
A company’s CT1 return and balance of tax are due on the 23rd day of the ninth month after its year end.
CRO annual return
The B1 annual return, with financial statements attached, is due within 56 days of your company’s annual return date.
Capital Gains Tax
Selling land, a site or a holiday home? CGT on gains from 1 January to 30 November is due by 15 December, and December gains by 31 January.
Reviewed by Ger O’Connor FCA, October 2026. These are the standard Revenue and CRO deadlines; we confirm the exact dates for your business when you join us.
Areas We Serve In and Around Listowel
From Listowel town to Ballybunion, Tarbert, Ballylongford, Duagh and the villages of North Kerry, we work with clients right across the area. Tap a place to see it on the map.
- Listowel Town Centre
- Ballybunion
- Ballylongford
- Tarbert
- Moyvane
- Duagh
- Lisselton
- Ballyduff
- Lixnaw
- Asdee
- Knocknagoshel
- Finuge
- Abbeyfeale
How we work with Listowel clients
Everything can run online: secure document sharing, digital signatures, and phone or video calls with Ger at times that suit you, including around milking. As a Kerry practice we know North Kerry farms and businesses, and in-person meetings are available at our office by appointment.
Our Kerry office
Fuchsia Bell – Chartered Accountants
Lassaboy, Boolteens, Co. Kerry, V93 DF20
+353 87 708 8006 · ger@fuchsiabell.ie
About 45 minutes from Listowel, via Tralee. Meetings are by appointment, and most North Kerry clients work with us online.
Why Listowel Clients Choose Fuchsia Bell
Farmers and business owners in North Kerry need an accountant who understands the land, the seasons and the family side of the business, and who tells you what is coming before the deadline.
A Fellow Chartered Accountant, directly
You deal with Ger O’Connor FCA herself, backed by a small team. There is no call centre and no rotating junior.
We understand farming
Farm accounts, stock relief, succession and CAT planned with the whole family in mind, not just this year’s return.
Fixed monthly fees
One agreed monthly price for the work you need. There is no hourly billing and no surprise invoice at year end.
Getting Started Is Simple
Free business check
A 30-minute call to review your position and spot gaps in your tax and accounts.
Clear fixed quote
We agree exactly what we will do and what it will cost each month.
Easy onboarding
Mary gathers your records, links us as your ROS agent and sets you up on Sage Cloud and AutoEntry.
Ongoing support
Returns filed on time, deadlines tracked and advice whenever you need it.
MEET YOUR ACCOUNTANT
Ger O’Connor FCA
Ger is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland with more than 25 years’ experience across practice, industry and running her own businesses. She was a Financial Controller for a medium-sized company before founding Fuchsia Bell in 2022 in her native Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. She holds a Commerce degree from the University of Galway.
That mix means her advice is commercial as well as compliant, because she has been on the business owner’s side of the desk. Listowel and North Kerry clients deal with Ger directly.
What Our Clients Say
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Accountants in Listowel: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers from Ger O’Connor FCA to the questions Listowel and North Kerry clients ask most.
Do you have an office in Listowel?
No. Our office is at Lassaboy, Boolteens, Co. Kerry, V93 DF20, about 45 minutes from Listowel. Most North Kerry clients work with us fully online, and you can meet Ger in person at our office by appointment.
Can you help me pass the farm on to the next generation?
Yes. We look at Capital Acquisitions Tax, agricultural relief, retirement relief and stamp duty together, so you see the full tax picture before land changes hands. Agricultural relief can reduce the taxable value of farmland by 90% when the conditions are met, and planning early makes the biggest difference.
Do you prepare farm accounts and Form 11 returns?
Yes. We prepare farm accounts from your mart dockets, co-op statements and bank records, claim capital allowances and stock relief where they apply, and file your Form 11 on ROS before the deadline.
I have a holiday home in Ballybunion. What do I need to declare?
Income from holiday and short-term lets is taxable rental income, even when it comes through a booking platform. Rent-a-room relief does not cover short-term guests. We work out what you owe and which expenses reduce the bill.
Do I need to register my Listowel business for VAT?
You must register once your turnover exceeds, or is likely to exceed, €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods in any 12-month period. These are the thresholds in place since January 2025. Farmers have their own VAT options, so we check which approach suits your farm or business before you register.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes. We manage the handover, collect prior-year records and link ourselves as your tax agent on ROS, so nothing falls between the cracks.
Can you help if I have received a letter from Revenue?
Yes. We review the letter, check the figures and deal with Revenue on your behalf, whether it is a query, an incorrect assessment or an audit notice. The sooner you send it to us, the more options there are.
Do I need to meet my accountant in person?
No. Most North Kerry clients work with us entirely online, sharing documents securely and signing engagement letters digitally. If you prefer to talk face to face, Ger can meet you by appointment at our office.
How much does an accountant in Listowel cost with Fuchsia Bell?
We charge fixed monthly fees. Packages start from €149 a month for start-ups, €175 for consultants and €199 for small businesses. Your exact fee is agreed after a free 30-minute business check, based on the work your business actually needs.
Looking for an Accountant in Listowel?
Book a free 30-minute business check with Ger and find out where your farm or business could be saving tax.
