Combining commercial business experience with accounting discipline.
We are business owners and financial managers first. We understand the day-to-day realities of running an enterprise, managing cash flow, and making critical strategic decisions.
Why 1Life Accounting exists
Many small and medium-sized businesses face an unnecessary dilemma: high-street bookkeeping services that record figures retrospectively without offering forward-looking commercial perspective, or national accountancy firms that charge high fees while treating mid-sized companies as an afterthought.
1Life Accounting was founded as a specialised offering within The 1Life Group to bridge that divide. Based in Gilford, Northern Ireland, we operate with a modern, paperless approach that supports clients both locally and across the wider United Kingdom.
Our philosophy is straightforward: Clarity in your numbers. Confidence in your business. When your financial routines are automated and disciplined, you spend less time handling paper and more time delivering for your clients.
Practical, Not Theoretical
Our advice comes from decades of managing real businesses, balancing real cash cycles, and navigating commercial transitions.
Collaborative Partnership
We treat our clients as long-term partners, maintaining accessible, open lines of communication when decisions need to be made.
The People Behind 1Life Accounting
Every member of our team brings dedicated professional credentials and hands-on expertise to your financial operations.
Dr Madelene Deacon
PhD(Hc), CIBA, SAIT, Xero PartnerWith more than 20 years in professional accounting practice, Madelene specialises in financial reporting, corporate tax compliance and enterprise development. She is an accredited member of the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) and South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT), ensuring rigorous compliance and dependable guidance.
Karla van Rensburg
AGA, BCom Accounting Sciences (UNISA)Karla brings over a decade of accounting experience. Having completed her articles at Moore Stephens and registered as an Associate General Accountant (AGA), she excels in monthly management reporting, debtor and creditor control, and leading smooth migrations onto modern cloud software.
Morne Strydom
Director & Business StrategistWith over two decades of experience in growing and directing enterprises through startup phases and corporate acquisitions, Morne focuses on macro oversight, operational scalability and strategic resilience. He helps business owners align financial discipline with overarching growth plans.
Heather Strydom
Process Architecture & SystemsHeather is the architect behind seamless administrative execution. She focuses on mapping daily operational tasks, eliminating information bottlenecks, and engineering paperless, automated handoffs so that back-office financial routines run reliably.
Meet with Our Team
Book an introductory conversation in our Northern Ireland office or schedule a video call. Let’s explore how we can support your business.