Supporting leisure and hospitality businesses across Ireland

Hospitality businesses operate in a demanding environment, with tight margins, seasonal trading and ongoing regulatory pressure. Moore Ireland supports leisure and hospitality businesses across Ireland with practical accounting, tax and advisory services that help owners maintain control, manage risk and plan for growth.

We work with hotels, restaurants, bars, cafés and hospitality groups at every stage of their business lifecycle.

We work with hospitality businesses operating within complex commercial environments. This includes groups with multiple trading entities, businesses operating across more than one jurisdiction and organisations with demanding reporting and compliance requirements.

We also support hospitality groups as their tax obligations evolve in response to growth, restructuring or changes in regulation.

How we support leisure & hospitality businesses

Accounting & outsourced finance

Clear, timely financial information is essential in the hospitality sector. We support businesses with management accounts, outsourced finance functions and financial reporting that provide visibility over performance, costs and cashflow.

Audit & assurance

We deliver audit and assurance services that meet statutory requirements and support lender, investor and stakeholder confidence. Our experience includes single‑site businesses and larger hospitality groups.

Tax compliance & advisory

Hospitality businesses face complex tax obligations. We advise on corporate tax compliance, owner‑managed business issues and structuring decisions, helping clients manage exposure and plan with confidence.

VAT for hospitality businesses

VAT treatment in the hospitality sector can be complex and high risk. We support clients with VAT compliance, advisory and transaction‑based guidance, helping them manage liabilities and avoid costly errors.

Payroll & employment tax

Labour is a significant cost in hospitality. We provide payroll and employment tax support that reflects seasonal staffing, shift patterns and compliance obligations.

Corporate finance & transaction support

We advise hospitality businesses on acquisitions, disposals, funding and restructuring. Our support is practical and commercially focused, helping clients make informed decisions during periods of change.

Business advisory & growth support

We work with owners and management teams to improve profitability, strengthen financial controls and support sustainable growth in a competitive sector.

How we deliver our services

How we support clients with accounting and outsourced finance

We provide regular reporting and financial insight tailored to hospitality operations, enabling better decision‑making and stronger financial control.

What’s involved in audit and assurance

Our audit approach is proportionate and focused on the risks that matter most to hospitality businesses, while meeting regulatory and stakeholder requirements.

Understanding tax obligations in the hospitality sector

We help clients navigate corporate tax and owner‑managed business issues, with advice grounded in Irish tax legislation and practical commercial realities.

Managing VAT in hospitality

We advise on VAT rates, compliance and transaction‑specific issues, helping businesses reduce risk and respond to Revenue queries with confidence.

Supporting payroll and employment tax compliance

Our payroll services reflect the realities of hospitality employment, supporting accuracy, compliance and efficient processing.

Advising on transactions and strategic change

We support hospitality businesses through acquisitions, disposals and funding events, providing clear financial analysis and transaction support.

Why choose Moore Ireland

Experienced advisors

Our teams understand the financial and operational pressures faced by hospitality businesses and provide advice that reflects real‑world trading conditions.

National and international reach

We support clients across Ireland and, where required, work with Moore Global and Moore Kingston Smith to deliver cross‑border and international support.