At Smart Accounts, we know GAA — not just the game, but the people, the community, and the inner workings of how clubs operate. Our founding partners are Chartered Accountants with over 50 years of combined experience, but more importantly, they’ve both played inter-county football and served on GAA club executives.
We’ve used this deep understanding to develop a tailored Xero-based accounting solution that meets the unique needs of GAA clubs across Ireland — from funding and compliance to day-to-day financial management.
One Platform. Full Support. Everything Your Club Needs.
Our Xero setup has been approved for GAA club use, and Smart Accounts is here to guide you from setup through to year-end — with friendly, proactive support every step of the way. We help with:
Grant tracking and reporting
Payroll and PAYE compliance
VAT & RCT returns
Day-to-day bookkeeping
Year-end financial statements
Ongoing advisory support
Why GAA Clubs Are Moving to Xero with Smart Accounts
Cloud-Based & Easy to Use
Xero simplifies accounting by automating bank feeds, categorising income and expenses, and giving your treasurer and committee real-time access to the club’s financial data — anytime, anywhere.
Clear, Customisable Reporting
Use tracking categories to view finances by team, section, event, or activity — so you always know where funds are going and how each area is performing.
Grant-Ready Accounts
Generate clean, professional financial reports that are perfect for grant applications, audits, and AGMs — no more hunting through spreadsheets.
Designed for Volunteers
Most club treasurers are working in a part-time or voluntary capacity. With Xero and Smart Accounts, less time is spent on admin and more on running the club.
Affordable for Clubs
GAA clubs qualify for 25% off Xero through its non-profit pricing — giving you powerful tools without stretching your budget
What our clients say
“Moving to Xero with Smart Accounts has completely transformed how we manage the club’s finances. As Treasurer, I can now easily access our up-to-date accounts, track income and expenditure across different departments, and generate reports at the click of a button. It’s saved hours of admin time and improved transparency with our committee and sponsors. The team at Smart Accounts really understands how GAA clubs work — they’ve been with us every step of the way and are always ready to help. I’d highly recommend them to any club looking to modernise their accounting and make life easier for volunteers.”
