VFD PRO - Key Persons


Josef Zbaraski

Josef is enthusiastic about helping business owners to understand the important numbers they need to improve their business's financial performance. He works closely with clients to really get what matters to them. By introducing efficient software and systems for consistent results, he aims to boost efficiency within their businesses. This strategic approach allows owners to shift their focus from working in the business to working on the business. As a result, they can increase profits, enhance take-home pay, reduce taxes, and spend less time at work.

Kevin McNulty

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
Kevin McNulty | McNulty Business Advisory Kevin is a Chartered Accountant working in partnership with business owners and other accountants helping them to maximise financial performance and enhance value to clients. Kevin's extensive experience in practice and industry has shaped his practical and structured approach dedicated to helping businesses build capacity, fundraise, grow and exit successfully.

Kim Lanighan

Job Titles:
  • Optics Accounting
Kim is passionate about helping business owners understand and improve their numbers. Kim works closely with clients to develop an in-depth understanding of what is important to them and by introducing software to improve the efficiency within the finance function, business owners have more time to work on their business rather than in it.

Margot Clarke

Margot provides an objective point of view, clarity, and a way forward through the numbers. She demystifies the figures behind your business to help you grow your business with confidence in its long-term viability. Margot will ensure the success of your long-term goals and any plans to sell or exit your business so that you get a return on all of the hard work that you've put into it!

Michael Sparksman

Michael is a CIMA qualified accountant from Dublin, with extensive experience across multiple industries. At Virtual FD Plus, we're dedicated to helping small business owners achieve a better work-life balance through expert financial management. Michael's personal journey from working in the electronics industry to becoming a trusted advisor in financial and management consulting supports our commitment to professional growth and client success. Michael brings specific industry knowledge from the manufacturing and renewables sectors.

Shafiq Khan

Job Titles:
  • Accounting

Sharon Hirsch

Job Titles:
  • Argus Accounting
Sharon is a self-confessed screwball and accounting rebel!. She has a passion for watching her "little acorns" (clients' businesses) grow into big trees and being a vital part of making that happen. She enjoys the bit of accounting that most shy away from: the what-happens-after-compliance accounting. The stuff that actually helps you grow, not just a tick box exercise for HMRC.

Shirley Sebuliba

Job Titles:
  • Vine Accounting & Tax Ltd / Chartered Certified Accountant Passionate about Working With Ambitious Business Owners to Help Drive Efficiency and Profitability

Steve Duke

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor
Steve Duke | Duke Business Advisors (USA) Steve Duke is a visionary entrepreneur, business advisor, and author, passionate about helping business owners unlock their full potential. With a Bachelor of Science in engineering, a master's degree in engineering, and an MBA, Steve has a multidisciplinary background in the Corporate and SME business world. that lays the groundwork for his future endeavors as a business leader, owner, and advisor. He started and sold a marketing services business and was a leader in a consumer products start-up that gave him firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities small business owners face. Motivated to help business owners thrive, he developed The RoC Architecture System-a holistic approach to building a valuable business as a means of achieving your financial and personal aspirations. The Purposeful Business Owner Systemâ„¢ is detailed in Steve's book - Failure to Exit! Build Your Valuable Business, The Path to Your Financial and Personal Goals. Steve's focus areas include working with business owners on business growth, exit planning and M&A.

Sue Penney

Sue Penney | Penney's Accountancy Ltd Sue's main role is building customer relationships and sales, she is honed as the ‘Business Witch.' She gives countless clients peace of mind and a magic wand to wave all of their financial stresses away - of which, luckily, she has several - but don't think she won't cast a spell on you if you don't get your paperwork to her on time!