Meet the team
Kieran Magill – BSc (Econ) FCA FCPA AFTA
Managing Director
Kieran graduated from Queen’s University in Belfast with a BSc joint honours degree in Accounting and Economics and has over ten years’ experience working as a Chartered Accountant. He is a practice member and individual member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Fellow Certified Public Accountant and Associate member of the Federation of Taxation Advisers.
Kieran established the practice in 2012 with a vision of providing high-level client services and that commitment is the foundation for the practice growth and expansion. Paramount to that is retaining the personal touch and personal relationships that clients have come to expect.
Kieran has also worked as a financial director in industry, so he has a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing clients on a daily basis. He has aided and supported many small and medium-sized businesses to grow develop their business which has given him a unique understanding of the challenges and issues faced by such businesses. Kieran is a highly skilled and experienced business advisor who works closely with his portfolio of accounts, tax and business advisory clients.
Contact Kieran directly on:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: kieran@magillaccountants.co.uk
Ciaran Boyle – BA (Hons) FCA
Senior Accountant
Client Manager
Ciaran has a BA honours degree in Accounting and is a Fellow member of Chartered Accountants Ireland. He has over twenty years’ experience working as a Chartered Accountant with a portfolio of United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland based clients. Ciaran joined the practice in 2013 and now heads up our Tax Department and has provided high-level services and advice to clients for a number of years. He operates across a range of business sectors and his commitment and understanding of client needs has created strong working relationships with his client base.
Contact Ciaran directly on:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: cboyle@magillaccountants.co.uk
Lisa Conroy - BSc (Hons) ACCA
Senior Accountant
Client Manager
Lisa holds a BSc Honours degree In Accounting and is a fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Lisa joined the practice in May 2016 and heads our Business development department. She specialises in advising businesses on profit improvement, cash-flow management and strategic development, using her wealth of knowledge with SME’s in Northern Ireland.
Contact Lisa directly on:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: lisa@magillaccountants.co.uk
Grainne Winters
Office Manager
Grainne is our Office Manager who is the first point of contact for our clients and prospects. Grainne brings 15 years’ experience in Commercial and Business Banking, dealing with small medium sized businesses.
As well as dealing with the administrative functions of the practice, Grainne manages the practice workload and assists with accounts preparation and VAT. Our goal is to deliver a first class efficient client experience.
Contact details for Grainne:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: info@magillaccountants.co.uk
Gerard Donaghy – BA (Hons) FCA
Senior Accountant
Client Manager
Gerard graduated from University of Ulster in 1998 with a BA honours degree in Business Studies. He trained and was admitted as a Chartered Accountant in 2002 and is currently a Fellow member of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Gerard has a wealth of experience in the SME sector across a broad range of business sectors in both Tax Planning and Business Advisory. His commitment and understanding of client needs has created strong working relationships with his client base.
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Contact details for Gerard:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: gerard.donaghy@magillaccountants.co.uk
Jim McCreesh – BA (Hons) FCA
Senior Accountant
Client Manager
Jim has over 30 years’ experience assisting and advising and assisting clients in the mid ulster area. He is a Fellow member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has a extensive experience in the SME sector across a broad range of business sectors in both Tax Planning and Business Advisory. His commitment and understanding of client needs has created strong working relationships with his client base.
Jim is an active member of his local GAA club, Armagh Harps. He also enjoys his weekly trip to the golf course.
Contact details for Jim:
Tel: 028 8799 0099
Email: jim.mccreesh@magillaccountants.co.uk
Clara Kevin
Accounting Technician
Clara joined the practice in September 2019 and is a qualified accounting technician and associate member of Accounting Technicians Ireland. Clara works in our business advisory department assisting with Accounts preparation, business planning and management accounts.
Clara is a native of Dungannon and a past pupil of St Joseph’s Grammar School, Donaghmore. Outside of work, enjoys playing sport and going to the gym.
Contact details for Clara:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: info@magillaccountants.co.uk
Helen McMeel McKenna
Payroll / HR Manager
With over 13 years’ experience in commercial banking, Helen brings a wealth of experience to our clients. She joined the practice in 2016 and is a qualified accounting technician. Helen currently manages our PAYE team dealing with all aspects of payroll and Human resources for our clients.
Contact details for Helen:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: payroll@magillaccountants.co.uk
Dearbhla Hagan
Accountant
Dearbhla joined the practice in March 2020. Having graduated from Queens’ University Belfast, she went on to successfully complete her professional exams and qualify as a Chartered Accountant and associate member of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Dearbhla works in our business advisory department in our Dungannon office and her specialist experience include; Accounts preparation, Business planning and management accounts for small to medium sized enterprises.
Dearbhla is a native of Derrytresk and a past pupil of St Patrick’s Academy Dungannon.
Contact details for Dearbhla:
Tel: 028 8799 0099
Email: dearbhla.hagan@magillaccountants.co.uk
Daniela Parada
Trainee Accountant
Daniela joined the practice in September 2020 and is currently a student member of Accounting Technicians Ireland.
Daniela graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 2020 with a BSc degree in Psychology. She is originally from Faro, Portugal and is a past pupil of St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon. Outside of work, Daniela enjoys sewing and long beach walks.
Contact details for Daniela:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: daniela.parada@magillaccountants.co.uk
Joanne Connolly - ACA
Senior Accountant
Joanne has over 13 years’ experience advising and assisting clients in the mid ulster area. She became an Associate member of Chartered Accountants Ireland in October 2014 and joined our practice in 2021. Joanne has extensive experience in Tax Planning and Business Advisory.
Outside if work, Joanne enjoys football, walking and spending time with her family.
Contact details for Joanne:
Tel: 028 8799 0099
Email: joanne.connolly@magillaccountants.co.uk
Cailin McCann – BSc(Hons) PgDip
Accountant
Cailin graduated from University of Ulster in 2019 with a degree in Accounting with Forensic Services. She then successfully completed a postgrad in Advanced Accounting and is now studying towards her professional qualification with Chartered Accountants Ireland. Cailin works within our Accounts and Advisory teams as well as assisting the Payroll team.
Outside if work, Cailin is and active playing member of Errigal Ciaran GAC and also enjoys hiking.
Contact details for Cailin:
Tel: 028 8556 7573
Email: cailin.mccann@magillaccountants.co.uk
Colm O’Neill
Trainee Accountant
Colm is a past pupil of St Ciaran’s High School and is currently studying towards a professional qualification with Accounting technicians Ireland.
Colm is from Galbally, Co Tyrone and enjoys socialising with his friends and watching football.
Contact details for Colm:
Tel: 028 8799 0099
Email: colm.oneill@magillaccountants.co.uk
Alexis McCarron
Alexis was the second employee of the firm and was fundamental in the growth and development of the business in the early years. Unfortunately Alexis passed away in 2015 but is still very much a part of the ethos and culture within the practice and remains an important part of our team.