James Farrell

James was appointed as Head of SME in 2025, leading ifac’s specialist SME team serving mid to large scale SMEs across Ireland. Collaborating with his ifac colleagues, James will oversee the delivery of a comprehensive range of advisory services and strategic guidance to ifac’s fast growing SME clients. These services include growth and future planning, tax strategy, and change management. James will be based at ifac’s Kilkenny headquarters. Previously, James led ifac’s Tullamore & Mullingar teams. A County Offaly native and a CPA-qualified accountant, James joined ifac in 2012. Over the past 12 years, he has spearheaded the development of the Offaly and Westmeath area for the Firm. Originally from Edenderry, Co. Offaly, James is married with three daughters and enjoys spending his free time with his family or on the golf course.