Building a startup takes vision – but scaling it takes structure.
At Around Finance, we work with founders in Ireland’s tech and innovation sectors to set up smart financial systems, manage funding rounds, and plan for sustainable growth.
9 out of 10 startups fail within their first few years, often due to poor financial planning, weak cost control, or cashflow mismanagement.
With a dedicated startup business accountant on your side, you’ll gain real-time insight into your numbers, make smarter decisions, and build a startup that’s financially ready for growth.
With Around Finance, you’ll have the experience of Richie Lennon – one of the best online accountants for startups in Ireland.
Since 2013 Richie has run finance courses, workshops and mentoring programs for more than 2,000 SMEs and startups.
Richie can help your startup chart a path, apply for government funding, and support you with startup business accounting services and strategic advice.
Discover what government grants are out there for Irish startups looking to get started or scale.
Are you an Enterprise Ireland or LEO client preparing forecasts for funding, investors, or R&D tax credits?
At Around Finance, we specialise in startup business accounting — helping founders across Ireland build reliable financial systems that support growth from day one. Based in Galway, we work 100% online, providing expert accounting, forecasting, and tax planning for startups in every sector.
Our accounting fees are transparent, scalable, and designed to grow with your business.
If you’re in a different sector, explore our services for Small Businesses, Creative Agencies, and E-Commerce & Retail.
Startups move fast – your accounting software should too. We’ll help you choose and implement the best platform to manage your finances efficiently and scale with ease.
Streamline your operations with cloud-based bookkeeping that automates data entry, invoicing, and reconciliations – giving you accurate numbers every month.
Get full financial visibility with monthly P&Ls, management accounts, and investor-ready reports – all delivered on time, every time.
Partner with a dedicated startup tax accountant to stay compliant, unlock available tax reliefs, and make the most of every saving opportunity.
From cashflow planning to funding strategy, our startup advisors guide you through every stage of your business journey with practical, data-led insights.
Access accurate financial forecasts and cashflow projections so you can plan confidently, make smarter investment decisions, and grow sustainably.
Hear what other Irish business owners are saying about us.
“Richie and the team have been incredible at taking our accounting out of the dark ages. Our previous accountant wasn’t the most technically savy person which meant our accounting & finance was slowing down our business doing tedious and monotonous tasks. Around Finance have automated and streamlined everything for us saving huge amounts of time and headaches. They have also saved us a lot of money through great advice. Would highly recommend.”
Founder | Adhere Digital
“Richie and his team are incredible. Always helpful and easy to contact especially if I ever have any questions. They make accounting and paper work very easy for business owners and make it so simple for anyone who may find it difficult to grasp. They have guided me in the best way possible and now I don’t need to worry about my accounts with having Richie & his team on board.”
Founder | Face. Brow Bar
“We certainly wouldn’t be where we are today without the online accounting and financial advice that we get from Around Finance! Richie has helped us simplify our ecommerce accounting and gives us meaningful insights into our financials that enable us to make the right decisions to keep growing.”
Founder | PinkFit
“Richie has lots of experience working with technology startups. He understands the journey we are on and is always available to support my decision-making.”
Graham Clarke
Baseworx is a startup that has developed software to help people manage their co-working space.
Baseworx allows you to oversee every aspect of your coworking space from your device. Their platform allows co-working spaces to build communities and create opportunities.
Baseworx are an Enterprise Ireland client, fully bootstrapped and growing quickly.
Around Finance is proud to be their startup business accountant.
“Richie has lots of experience working with technology startups. He understands the journey we are on and is always available to support my decision-making.”
Graham Clarke
Baseworx is a startup that has developed software to help people manage their co-working space.
Baseworx allows you to oversee every aspect of your coworking space from your device. Their platform allows co-working spaces to build communities and create opportunities.
Baseworx are an Enterprise Ireland client, fully bootstrapped and growing quickly.
Around Finance is proud to be their startup business accountant.
Speak To A StartUp Business Accountant
Avoid compliance issues, penalties, or cashflow surprises before they happen.
With a dedicated startup tax accountant from Around Finance, you’ll stay compliant, reduce tax stress, and keep your finances running smoothly from day one.
We’ll help you manage:
We use the best accounting technology to simplify how you manage your startup’s finances.
From automation to real-time reporting, Around Finance helps founders gain clarity, save hours, and scale smarter.
Internal challenges for startup businesses when advertising include smaller budgets than their big brand competitors, so you have to fight cleverly.
Many SMEs lack marketing resources, competitive analysis, and have little or no software or technology to streamline their advertising process.
Fergal O’Connor, CEO of BuyMedia, has helped thousands of SMEs over the last 25 years make minor improvements to their advertising that had a huge impact on their business. Buymedia’s software arms businesses with the best insight and experience available.
We’re proud to be their startup business accountant.
“I met Richie at the very start of my journey when all I had was an idea! We are now funded and growing quckly and happy to continue working with the team in Around”
BuyMedia
Internal challenges for startup businesses when advertising include smaller budgets than their big brand competitors, so you have to fight cleverly.
Many SMEs lack marketing resources, competitive analysis, and have little or no software or technology to streamline their advertising process.
Fergal O’Connor, CEO of BuyMedia, has helped thousands of SMEs over the last 25 years make minor improvements to their advertising that had a huge impact on their business. Buymedia’s software arms businesses with the best insight and experience available.
We’re proud to be their startup business accountant.
“I met Richie at the very start of my journey when all I had was an idea! We are now funded and growing quckly and happy to continue working with the team in Around”
BuyMedia
A startup doesn’t have to have an accountant but its very good idea. The monthly cost of startup accounting isn’t much and the value is more than made up in avoiding mistakes and getting time back the valuable time you need to focus on making sure your startup is a success.
You’ll also have access to expert business startup advice to guide you through this challenging phase and avoid common pitfalls.
You can start by downloading this complete guide to small business grants in Ireland. Select the grant that interests you and follow the steps on the appropriate website. You can also speak to us for further assistance.
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