About Us - Our People

In the end any business is only as good as the people involved in it. At Parfrey Murphy we take pride in the calibre of people that work for us and their dedication to our clients.

We view professional training and education as an ongoing process, necessary to meet the day to day legislative and commercial challenges that face both our clients and ourselves.

Effective consultation and communication with staff are just two of the reasons within Parfrey Murphy for a high degree of staff continuity which benefits our clients.

Individual partners are responsible for their own client portfolios, ensuring personal and individual attention at all times. A partner usually manages his clients' requirements, although he draws upon the specialist knowledge of other partners when necessary. This ensures clients receive prompt response from a partner that is not remote but thoroughly conversant with their business.

>> THE PRINCIPALS

J. B. Parfrey (seamusp@parfreymurphy.ie)
Seamus obtained a BComm degree from University College Cork and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Cork. He set up practice in 1980 and was admitted in 1985 as a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland. He specialises in Forensic Accounting and Business Advisory Consultancy. His client base tends towards the self-employed and family businesses.

A sporting enthusiast, he also has a keen interest in art, music and his children Patrick, Fiona, Jennifer and David. Seamus served as President of the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch 1990/91.

He has been involved in the development of the accounting profession through committee participation at local, national and international level with the ICAI and international network associations.

D. N. MURPHY (noelm@parfreymurphy.ie)
Noel obtained a BComm degree from University College Cork and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Cork. In 1984 he commenced in partnership with Seamus. He has considerable expertise in auditing and corporate finance. He is a director of a number of private companies.

He has a great interest in all sports but particularly Gaelic games and golf.

O. M. LINEHAN BSc (Acc) ACA (orlal@parfreymurphy.ie)
Orla joined Parfrey Murphy in 1996 having graduated that year from University College Cork with a first class honours degree in Accounting. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2000. Orla is Former Vice President and Treasurer of the Cork branch of Network Cork and is a member of Business Network International. She specialises in company audits and the outsourcing of accounting and payroll.

>> ASSOCIATES

B. MURPHY BComm (brendanm@parfreymurphy.ie)
Brendan works closely with the partners in the administration of the practice and is also involved in client work. He specialises in providing payroll services and manages this department. His interests lie in film, books and sport, especially GAA. His involvement in a variety of sports earned him the Sports Person of the Year award in University College Cork. He is involved in youth development at Bishopstown GAA Club.

K. KENNELLY (kierank@parfreymurphy.ie)

Kieran graduated from University College Cork with a BCL Degree in 1995 and a Higher Diploma in Accounting Information Systems in 1996. He also qualified as a barrister from Kings Inns in 2003 and is an associate member of the Institute of Taxation of Ireland. Kieran manages our Tax Department, having joined us in 2005 from Ernst and Young where he was employed since 1998. He has been involved both in Cork and Dublin in providing tax planning advice and compliance services for leading local, national and multinationals clients.

P. DOHERTY (patrickd@parfreymurphy.ie)

Patrick joined Parfrey Murphy in 2006 as Payroll Officer to organise our Payroll Department. He has extensive experience from his employment with a large payroll agency. His interests lie in film, music and sport.

M. FAHY (mariaf@parfreymurphy.ie)

Maria graduated from Waterford Institute of Technology with a BA degree in Business and General Administration in 2001. She is also a graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Maria manages the Company Secretarial Department having joined the firm in 2006 from Pricewaterhouse Coopers where she was employed since 2001.