FDC Group in the Southeast: Waterford – Associates
The practice has been established for approximately 40 years. It joined FDC through acquisition, bringing decades of local expertise and client relationships into the wider FDC network. The transition has been seamless for both staff and clients. One of the office’s key differentiators is its professional accreditation. The office is made up of qualified accountants. Clients benefit from specialist expertise across accounting, compliance and business advisory services.
The office provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Accountancy
- Auditing
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- VAT compliance
- Business support services
“Everybody has a role to play, and everybody’s role is important to get the next person’s job done.”
Experienced team with strong retention
The office currently employs 12 people. Most of the team transferred as part of the acquisition, with several team members have spent decades with the practice. Several other team members joined as trainees and have developed their careers within the business.
The office has an estimated client base of 1,000 to 1,200 clients, including the below sectors:
Healthcare and Medical
- Consultants
- GPs
- Radiographers
- Radiologists
- Medical professionals connected to regional hospitals
Construction
- Construction companies
- Building contractors
- Related trades and services
Personal Services
- Hairdressers
- Beauticians
Technology
- IT professionals
- Technology businesses
Professional Services
- Insurance businesses
- Auctioneers
- Self-employed professionals
Agriculture
- Approximately 25 to 30 larger farming clients
- Primarily located around Waterford and Kilkenny
Specialist knowledge within the team
An interesting feature of the office is that team members often develop expertise within specific sectors.
Examples include:
- Medical sector specialisation
- Insurance sector clients
- Auctioneer clients
- Industry-specific business advisory support
This allows clients to work with advisers who understand the unique requirements of their sector.
“We’ve always been really conscious not to concentrate on any specific area. We’ve branched out into different sectors over the years.”
Smooth integration into FDC
One of the strongest messages from the interview was how seamless the move into FDC has been. Clients have continued working with familiar faces with minimal disruption. The office has gained access to additional services available across the FDC network. Financial planning, pensions and life assurance expertise can now be more easily accessed through the wider group.
A practical, team-first culture
The team places significant value on supporting one another and ensuring everyone contributes to delivering excellent client service.
- Teamwork
- Mutual respect
- Collaboration
- No hierarchy mentality
- Shared responsibility
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If you’re interested in learning more about our service offering, please visit www.fdc.ie or stop by the office in Waterford.