KILDARE equestrian enthusiast Eilis Quinlan had much to celebrate last week as her company, Quinlan & Co Accountants were chosen as the winners of the Small Accountancy Practice of the Year award at the Irish Accountancy Awards gala ceremony at Dublin’s Mansion House.

Set up in 2015, these awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the accountancy profession in Ireland over the past year.

Now in its 20th year, Quinlan & Co, an independent firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors, based in Naas, Co. Kildare, has grown from one to eight employees. The practice is an ACCA Gold-approved training practice.

In addition, Ellis was also named on the night as the Accountant of the Year by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She dedicated the award to her husband Paddy Quinlan, well known in show jumping circles, who was always been supportive in her career.

“While I was studying at night, three nights a week, Paddy looked after the children and never once complained. It was with his help that I got my exams. I have a great team at Quinlan & Co Accountants and I truly thank them for their hard work.”

Eilis added: “It’s been a wonderful week, one that I will always remember and cherish. It is always an honour to be recognised by my peers and I am so delighted that the strides we have made in Quinlan & Co. have been noticed by my peers in the accountancy profession. I pride myself and my company on working diligently for our clients, we always strive to create value for them and are rewarded by years, and often decades, of loyal custom.

“We are constantly evolving and examining the services we offer to clients in our practice, to ensure continuing standards of excellence.”

The forward-thinking firm recently developed a free App which is packed with information, tips and valuable advice on tax deadlines, as well as a mileage tracker and the ability to capture and input accounts and bank data while on the move, and from the convenience and comfort of a mobile phone.