Experience

Cooney Carey

• Ireland
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business and Financial Advisory Partner

  • Jan 1983 - Present

  Tony Carey (B.Comm. FCA, FMAAT, MMII, CMC) OUR BUSINESS—DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY At first glance, Cooney Carey is a thriving professional services firm with a highly qualified staff of c.40, offering expert Auditing, Taxation, Company Secretarial and Business Advisory Services. And that’s where any similarities with other accountancy firms end. Our client-relationships are strong and long-lasting. They’re built on trust, time spent and a combination of technical excellence and creative thinking that help our clients grow and prosper. Our partners and management team are not just the most qualified - they also share a passion for the business we’re in. They’re proactive in finding imaginative, can-do solutions to difficult problems and will always go the extra mile for our clients – well beyond 9 to 5. Our people are the reason our clients stay with us, and why they recommend us to others. It’s taken almost 35 years to get here, but it means we know ourselves very well. We know that our size makes us nimble, reactive and more likely to know what’s on our clients’ minds when they get in touch. We know what we’re exceptionally good at, and we won’t offer anything less. Tony is managing partner and co-founder of Cooney Carey. (Hugh rest in peace), he has over 30 years’ experience in corporate finance and business advisory services. His specialist areas include negotiation, strategic planning, corporate recovery, financial investments and project funding. Tony’s clients particularly value his straight-talking, can-do attitude. At times of crisis they know they can rely on him to stick with them and get the job done.



Russell Bedford International

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member / Global Board Of Directors

  • 2008 - Present

  Network member since 2008 and member of the international board 2016/19 with responsibility for Branding and Marketing. Russell Bedford named as the top international network 2019 .... the reason is that our network is intimate – we know and understand our fellow members and their client needs deeply. We win on excellent service delivery and an authentic attitude to client relationships. A promise given by one member firm is delivered throughout the network – we are equipped and committed to taking you further. At Russell Bedford International, we specialise in helping companies meet the challenges that international business expansion presents. Since 1983, our worldwide network of accountancy firms has provided financial expertise and business consultancy to companies within many different markets and industries. Russell Bedford takes you not only where you want to go, but helps you explore new horizons, with global talent, latest technologies and, in sharing knowledge & developing ideas together as an international team, affords you the opportunity to go where you might not have thought you could go! The commercial expertise we offer is complemented by a thorough understanding of the local business environment. This combination of the technical and the practical enables Russell Bedford International to help businesses move smoothly and successfully advance further, into the global marketplace. With member firms operating all over the world, the service we offer is truly global. But there's more to it than geography. Our members are well-established with excellent reputations, and you can be confident of exceptionally high professional standards across the world. They are also well placed to arrange introductions to other professionals whose skills and resources are complementary, such as lawyers or bankers. Russell Bedford... taking you further



Aprilia Moto (UK) Ltd

• Stockport and Stranraer, UK

• Finance Director and shareholder

  • Aug 1993 - Dec 2006

  Finance director. Along with Steve and Eamon, built a business from £200k odd turnover to in excess of £40million. Distribution of Aprilia and Bimota motor bikes in the UK and Ireland. I mixed my passion for motor bikes with my passion for business. Dealt with the significant challenges of funding fast developing import business holding high stocks, financial monitoring, acquisition of warehousing and moving business circa 400 km to better resourced location. Dis-invested to dedicate time elsewhere. Eamon rest in peace.



Thunder Road Cafe

• Temple Bar, Dublin

• Finance Director and shareholder

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 1996

  Built the business from start up to (still) one of the most successful themed restaurants in Dublin - with partners Paddy X 2. Researched and designed the rock music - motor bike - video enhanced theme. Electric atmosphere and customer queues from the outset. Directed the development and finance function. Built similar Rock n Road Restaurant in Galway. Sold investment when matured. Built the business from start up to (still) one of the most successful themed restaurants in Dublin - with partners Paddy X 2. Researched and designed the rock music - motor bike - video enhanced theme. Electric atmosphere and customer queues from the outset. Directed the development and finance function. Built similar Rock n Road Restaurant in Galway. Sold investment when matured.



Farringtons, Fertiliser, Animal Feed and Grain

• County Kildare, Ireland

• Finance Director

  • Jan 1983 - Dec 1989

  Finance director of highly active and successful agri sector business. Responsibility for financial management and development, funding / banking, foreign exchange, trade in futures, staffing and administration of €25m plus enterprise. Learned a multitude about business operations and how they need to be served. Moved to invest the time in own firm. Eddie RIP. Finance director of highly active and successful agri sector business. Responsibility for financial management and development, funding / banking, foreign exchange, trade in futures, staffing and administration of €25m plus enterprise. Learned a multitude about business operations and how they need to be served. Moved to invest the time in own firm. Eddie RIP.



Smith & Williamson Ireland

• Ireland
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Manager

  • Sep 1976 - Dec 1982

  Titled Oliver Freaney & Co at the time. Trainee auditor to audit manager. Promoted to position to lead audit team of 12 or so staff providing service to SMEs and large privately owned businesses. Held responsibility for staffing, budgeting, resource planning, fee management and client development and interaction. Learned from Michael how to respect and work with people. Left to form my own business (respected position by not accepting any work from clients of the firm). Titled Oliver Freaney & Co at the time. Trainee auditor to audit manager. Promoted to position to lead audit team of 12 or so staff providing service to SMEs and large privately owned businesses. Held responsibility for staffing, budgeting, resource planning, fee management and client development and interaction. Learned from Michael how to respect and work with people. Left to form my own business (respected position by not accepting any work from clients of the firm).



Eason & Son Ltd

• Ireland
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Management Trainee

  • Jul 1971 - Sep 1973

  Trainee manager in Easons - one of largest retail and wholesale news, books, stationery suppliers in Ireland. Gained experience in debtor management, debtor accounting, cash management, cash control reporting and balancing along with structured training across wide variety of management functions. (Met the special one). Left to further enhance education and attend university. Trainee manager in Easons - one of largest retail and wholesale news, books, stationery suppliers in Ireland. Gained experience in debtor management, debtor accounting, cash management, cash control reporting and balancing along with structured training across wide variety of management functions. (Met the special one). Left to further enhance education and attend university.