Award-winning INSPIRED is Northern Ireland’s only dedicated tax firm.
How we can help your business grow?
INSPIRED offers a breadth of tax services including corporation tax compliance and tax advisory assignments such as corporate restructuring and succession planning.
As Northern Ireland’s only dedicated tax firm, 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. Without hourly charges, our clients feel comfortable reaching out whenever needed!
our team
Eugene O’Neill FCA CTA
Managing Partner
Eugene is one of the founding partners of INSPIRED. He began his Corporation Tax career in a Big 4 firm in 2008 where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Adviser.
Prior to co-founding INSPIRED, he led tax teams within two multi-national practices. Eugene places paramount importance on developing in-depth knowledge of his client’s businesses and the long-term plans of business owners, this allows Eugene to advise on the best corporate structure to achieve his client’s goals.
Eugene is a highly experienced Capital Allowances and R&D tax specialist and enjoys working with innovative companies who are pushing their respective industries to new heights.
“You don’t need an agenda to meet your client’s and they shouldn’t be charged to meet for a coffee.”
Michael Heinicke FCA CTA
Partner
At INSPIRED, Michael is the Partner with responsibility for tax technical knowledge and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in business taxation, Michael is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He also holds a Certificate in Customs & Trade from Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Prior to joining INSPIRED in 2022, 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 FCA
Partner
With a strong presence in both industry and sporting circles, Colm has cultivated an extensive network of clients and contacts, demonstrating his expertise in relationship management. His adept skills in maintaining and expanding these connections underscore his commitment to building strong business relationships.
Recognised as a trusted adviser by both clients and peers alike, Colm is a Chartered Accountant with a wealth of experience in practice and industry settings. Colm specialises in Business Development working closely with each client to ensure that all their Tax needs are met.
Case Studies.
Our clients say it best.
“It’s been a pleasure to work with the INSPIRED team. Their expert guidance is delivered in a practical and approachable manner, and they’ve been instrumental in maximising our tax efficiencies and supporting our continued growth.”
Melissa McKenna | Financial Director | Mallaghan
"The team at INSPIRED worked diligently with both our finance and construction teams throughout the claim process in order to demonstrate the level of innovation that our companies, at the forefront of the MMC industry, undertake. It was clear that INSPIRED had an in-depth knowledge of the construction industry, and the expert advice from the team simplified the entire exercise for us. Our companies have been recognised for their innovation through the UK’s tax incentive regimes and we would highly recommend INSPIRED as a service provider."
Claire McAnallen | Business Development Manager | Tide
"We couldn’t be more pleased with the exceptional service provided by INSPIRED during our recent group reorganisation. Their team brought deep expertise and a proactive approach, guiding us through every step of the process with clarity and precision. They were instrumental in ensuring that the reorganisation was efficient and compliant, and their support made a complex task much more manageable. INSPIRED is a top choice for anyone seeking expert guidance and support on tax matters".
Paul Riggall | Chief Financial Officer | Applebridge
"From the word “go”, the team at INSPIRED were keen to understand our industry, business and operations in detail and worked closely with myself, the product development teams and manufacturing teams to gain this understanding. As a result, the detailed knowledge and strong relationships underpinned a significant tax saving for the UK group through both the R&D and Patent Box tax incentives."
Graham Morton | International Tax Manager | Terex
“We partnered with INSPIRED during 2024 to help manage our UK tax incentive claims. The Team at INSPIRED ensured a seamless transition from our previous advisor, and quickly sought to understand the niche industry we operate in and the bespoke products we manufacture. The claims process itself was smooth and hassle free – the team were always on hand with clear and concise advice, whilst also adopting a pragmatic approach to the complex world of tax incentives. I would have no hesitation in working with INSPIRED on other tax projects, or in recommending them to other businesses. I look forward to growing our relationship with INSPIRED in the years to come!”
Neil McGread | Head of Tax | Survitec
"We are extremely grateful for the support we received from Inspired during our recent transactions. Their expert guidance on the tax side was invaluable, ensuring smooth and efficient processes every step of the way. The team's professionalism, attention to detail, and proactive approach gave us confidence throughout, and we couldn’t have asked for better support. We highly recommend Inspired for anyone looking for top-notch tax advisory services."
Pearse Mulvenna | Associate Director | Andras House
"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 | Group Finance Director | Galgorm Collection
"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
“We engaged INSPIRED to provide Capital Allowances advice. The team were able to extract substantial tax savings for us on assets which had been treated previously as non-qualifying. I would highly recommend their Capital Allowances service and in the future, INSPIRED will be our go-to provider for tax incentives.”
Paul McCann | Director | FP McCann
"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
"It’s vital we get as much reliable advice and support as possible with regards to our R&D claims, as any benefit we receive is directly re-invested. You would go to your GP for a check-up, but you would go to an expert surgeon for heart surgery. We wanted to get the most out of our R&D claim, therefore we wanted to work with a team whose expertise is tax incentives. The team at INSPIRED have years of experience in tax incentives and industry experts which we found invaluable. With Inspired I feel we have had hassle-free experiences when submitting R&D claims. We also value the fact that Inspired collaborate well with our team which allows for a streamlined claim process.”
Michael Roddy | Managing Director | SigmaRoc
"The team at INSPIRED are very easy to work with and are always on hand to assist with any questions or queries. Their efficiency in preparing our capital allowances claims on new buildings and existing properties was excellent."
Olivia McStay | Group Financial Controller | Lotus Group
"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
“We sought advice from INSPIRED regarding Capital Allowances. Their team not only identified significant tax savings but also provided invaluable insights that greatly benefited our business. Their team is extremely knowledgeable, and we would highly recommend their service to others.”
Barry Comer | Managing Director | Comer Group
