Financial advisors ifac, who are focusing on their 'large and growing SME client base' has appointed James Farrell as Head of their SME section. 

The firm provides specialist professional services to the farming, food and agribusiness sectors.

Farrell will lead ifac’s specialist SME team serving mid to large-scale SMEs across Ireland.

He will also be responsible for the delivery of a range of advisory services and strategic guidance to ifac’s SME clients.

Services include growth and future planning, tax strategy, and change management.

Previously, James led ifac’s Tullamore & Mullingar teams.

The County Offaly native and CPA-qualified accountant, joined ifac in 2012.

Over the past 12 years, he has spearheaded the development of the Offaly and Westmeath area.

In a statement Ifac said it has "a large and growing SME client base, and an ambitious SME sector growth strategy focused on helping both community client SMEs and mid to large-scale SMEs across Ireland build profitable sustainable businesses."

Farrell said: "I am delighted to be appointed to this strategic role at ifac as we intensify our focus on the Irish SME market and its evolving needs.

"From digitalisation for today to financial planning, pensions, and wealth management for tomorrow, we are committed to supporting businesses at every stage.

"I look forward to working with the wider ifac team to help our clients achieve their business objectives.”

While, ifac Chief Executive John Donoghue, added: “We are delighted to appoint James as Head of SME at ifac.

"He has a proven track record of success at the Firm, built on consistently helping clients to achieve their goals, while embracing change and empowering his team.

"SMEs need more support and large firm expertise accessible in their own community.

"James’ expertise will be instrumental for scaling SMEs in a fast-changing business environment. we wish James every success.”

A growing top ten accountancy firm with 30 offices and a dedicated team of 560 professionals, ifac has been committed to serving its farming, food, agri-business and SME clients across Ireland for 50 years. 

"The firm offers a full suite of professional services, including accounting, tax, audit, corporate finance, corporate recovery, payroll, financial planning, company secretarial, and business valuations."

Photo: John Donoghue, ifac Chief Executive and James Farrell, Head of SME at ifac.