Focused on exceptional client service.
Inspired provides a range of tax services under the broad headings of tax advisory, tax compliance and tax incentives. We have a particular specialism in tax incentives – R&D tax credits, Capital Allowances and Patent Box – and two of our Partners were previously Directors leading tax incentives teams in Big 4 and Top 10 firms.
There is much more to Inspired than tax incentives though. As a firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisors regulated by CIOT, CAI and ICAEW, we offer a breadth of tax services including corporation tax compliance and tax advisory assignments such as corporate restructurings and succession planning.
We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships which are at the core of our approach. By spending time with our clients we’re able to develop a deeper understanding of their businesses and provide them with pro-active tax advice in real-time. We don’t see tax as a seasonal relationship based on tax return deadlines, but are in contact with our clients all year round. And as we don’t charge by the hour, our clients are never afraid to pick up the phone.
our team
Eugene O’Neill FCA CTA
Managing Partner
Eugene is a highly experienced R&D tax credit and Capital Allowances specialist, having led tax incentives teams within two multi-national practices prior to establishing the Inspired team.
A Chartered Tax Adviser and Chartered Accountant, Eugene places paramount importance on developing in-depth knowledge of his client’s businesses and operational activity, which places clients in the best position to identify and claim against qualifying R&D activity

Michael Heinicke FCA CTA
Partner
At Inspired Corporate Advisory, Michael is the Director with responsibility for tax technical knowledge and innovation. He works to develop strategic client and partner relationships to innovate how Inspired deliver maximum value to all stakeholders. Michael also provides guidance across functions to optimise the way in which services are delivered.
Prior to joining the team, Michael spent 18 years in PwC across Manchester and Belfast and was most recently a Tax Director leading the Innovation & Capital Incentives practice within Northern Ireland. Michael also previously led PwC’s Corporate Tax business in Northern Ireland between 2015 and 2018.

Colm Cavavagh ACA
Partner
Through both industry and sporting circles, Colm has amassed an extensive network of clients, collaborators and contacts which has been maintained and grown with his excellent relationship management skills.
Colm is a trusted advisor to many clients and peers. Colm is a Chartered Accountant with both practice and industry experience, and has vast experience in R&D tax credits, both from a practice and company perspective, giving him an insight into both best-practice and the needs and concerns of clients.
Case Studies.
Our clients say it best.
The process of claiming R&D tax credits with Inspired was very efficient. I felt their team really understood our business which helped express our innovation in their report and to maximise our claim.
David Ramsey | Finance Director, Lagan Specialist Contracting Group
I found the entire experience of working with the Inspired team to be very pleasant and rewarding. The team greatly simplified the R&D Tax credits claim and significantly reduced the amount of time and effort that we had to contribute to the process.
Prof. Fergal McCaffery | Chief Science Officer, StatSports
Inspired have both tax and industry specialists in house which meant great added value for our claim. They understand their clients’ businesses and their needs and worked closely with us to maximise our benefit under the R&D scheme.
Mark Currie | Managing Director, Forrme Construction
The team at Inspired were able to effectively maximise the Capital Allowances available on both the new build and refurbishment works programmes undertaken at our award winning hotel facilities

Tiarnán O’Neill | Galgorm