Thomas J Briody - Managing Partner

Thomas J Briody formed the firm in 2003. Thomas J Briody acts as Managing Partner. Thomas J Briody previously worked in medium-sized practices in Dublin. In addition to being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Thomas holds the following: Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from UCD, Diploma in Insolvency (Hons) from Chartered Accountants Ireland and a Certificate in Personal Insolvency. Thomas brings over 25 years’ experience in accountancy and business consultancy.

Conor Deane - Practice Manager

Conor Deane is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant. Conor has extensive experience having worked in medium-sized practices in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. In addition to being a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Conor holds an Honours Degree in Accounting & Finance from DKIT.
Conor manages his portfolio of clients. Conor specialises in Accountancy, Taxation and client relationships. Conor has a wide range of responsibilities within the practice - Company and Sole Trader accounts preparation, Tax Compliance and Tax Planning. Conor has prepared Accounts for Multinational companies.
Conor is responsible for Training, Development and Upskilling of Staff together with workflow management within the office.

Conor has extensive experience in liaising with the Office of the Revenue Commissioners and HMRC in relation to client queries.
Conor is a past member of the Louth Under 21 Gaelic Football and Hurling Teams .
Conor has also represented Louth on the Senior Hurling Team.

Brendan Marry - Consultant

Brendan is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Brendan qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2018. Brendan has 4 years’ experience having commenced employment with Thomas J Briody & Co. in 2015 on a Graduate Programme.

In addition to being a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Brendan holds the following: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting & Finance. Brendan was promoted to Practice Manager in July 2018 having successfully completed the Graduate Programme and Chartered Accountants Ireland examinations.
Brendan specialises in audit, accountancy, taxation, managing client relationships and has a wide range of responsibilities which includes accounts preparation for company and sole traders, tax compliance and planning audit assignments.

Mary Ruddy

Mary commenced employment with Thomas J Briody & Co. in 2008. 

Mary specialises in Company Secretarial work – managing Annual Returns for a range of clients, incorporating companies, completing Voluntary Strike Offs, preparing Minutes of Meetings as well as working in Accounts Receivable and Fee Invoice preparation.

Mary brings over 25 years’ experience in administration.

Jamie Kennedy

Jamie Kennedy holds a BA Hons degree in Accounting & Finance from DKIT.

Jamie Kennedy commenced employment with Thomas J Briody & Co. under our Graduate Programme in 2020 and is pursuing his professional examinations through Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Jamie’s experience has focussed on Accounts Preparation for companies and Sole Traders.

Jamie has responsibility for Payroll and Bookkeeping within the practice.

Aisling Kelly

Aisling Kelly holds a BA Hons degree in Accountancy & Finance from DKIT.

Aisling Kelly commenced employment with Thomas J Briody & Co. in 2020 under our Graduate Programme and is pursuing her professional examinations through Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Aisling’s experience has focussed on Accounts Production for companies and Sole Traders.  Aisling also specialises in tax compliance including preparation of Income Tax Returns.

Aisling provides client payroll services.

Naiara de Oliveira

Naiara holds a BA (Homs) degree in Accounting & Finance from Independent College, Dublin. 

Naiara commenced employment with Thomas J Briody & Co. in 2020 and is currently studying for a MSc in Accounting and Finance Management through Griffith College, Dublin.

Naira has 10 years plus experience in bookkeeping systems and processes.

Naiara prepares monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly reports for clients.

Naiara has responsibility for bookkeeping within the practice. 

Naiara also has a portfolio of payroll clients.

Melissa Crawley

Melissa joined Thomas J Briody & Co. in June 2021.
Melissa holds a BA Hons Degree in Accounting & Finance from DKIT.
Melissa is pursuing her professional examinations through Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Melissa’s experience has focused on Accounts Production for companies and sole traders together with the preparation of Corporation and Income Tax Returns.

Melissa has experience in payroll and bookkeeping within the practice.
Melissa completed her A Levels in St. Paul’s High School, Bessbrook.