Ian Farrell

Ian Farrell CPA has a diverse work experience in the field of accounting and finance. Ian started their career in 2000 as a Trainee Accounting Technician at John F. O'Carroll & Co Auditors, where they gained experience in preparing accounts, bank reconciliations, and managing creditors and debtors duties.

Ian then moved on to Zoop Clothing Co as an Assistant Accountant in 2001. After that, they worked as an Assistant Accountant and Management Accountant at Skelly, O'Sullivan & Co Accountants & Auditors for six months, where they implemented computerized accounts and managed VAT reconciliations.

In 2003, Ian joined WBS Recruitment Company as an Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. Ian covered temporary illness leave and handled various financial tasks such as processing transactions, managing payroll entries, and improving internal controls and cash management.

From 2004 to 2017, Ian worked at Lites Group Ltd in various roles. Ian started as an Assistant Accountant and gained experience in group bank reconciliations, supplier invoices, and bank transfers. Ian then became a Financial Accountant, where they supervised monthly management accounts for three companies, managed a team of six staff, and utilized Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel for detailed reporting. In their final role at Lites Group Ltd, Ian served as a Financial Controller, responsible for financial management and reporting.

In 2017, Ian joined Corys Building Materials LLC as a Group Accounting Manager, overseeing financial information, control, and reporting for Corys Build Centre. Ian also managed the Credit Control team and drove increased collections across multiple entities within the company. Ian then served as Finance Director for Corys Build Centre and Hepworth PME LLC, leading finance and procurement functions for these companies.

Currently, Ian is serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Corys Piping Systems - Manufacturers of Hepworth, part of Corys Building Materials. Ian is a board member for joint ventures and group entities, responsible for finance and procurement.

Overall, Ian Farrell CPA has extensive experience in financial management, reporting, and accounting across various industries and positions.

Ian Farrell CPA obtained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from CPA Ireland from 2004 to 2016. Prior to that, they earned a C.A.T. degree from ACCA in 2002-2003. Ian also attended Alton College from 1997 to 1999, where they obtained an Adv GNVQ and A Levels in Business & Marketing, Mathematics, and English. Ian completed their secondary education at Amery Hill School in Alton, Hants, UK, earning 9 G.C.S.E's from 1994 to 1997. Ian also holds additional certifications, including C.A.T. from ACCA and Certified Public Accountant from The Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ireland. The specific years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.