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Business Risk Services
Our Business Risk Services team deliver practical and pragmatic solutions that support clients in growing and protecting the inherent value of their businesses.
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Consulting
Tailored consulting solutions that deliver measurable results through digital, regulatory and strategic transformation.
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Corporate Finance and Deal Advisory
We offer a dedicated team of experienced individuals with a focus on successfully executing transactions for corporates and financial institutions. We offer an integrated approach, with our corporate finance specialists working seamlessly with tax and other specialists to ensure that every angle is covered.
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Forensic Accounting
We have a different way of doing business by delivering real insight through a combination of technical rigour, commercial experience and intuitive judgment. We take pride in delivering responsive and tailored solutions to all our clients, capitalising on the wealth of experience housed within our Belfast and wider Forensics team
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Restructuring
We work with a wide variety of clients and stakeholders such as high street banks, private equity funds, directors, government agencies and creditors to implement solutions which provide the best possible outcomes.

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Article Changes to filing options and requirements at Companies HouseFrom April 2027, Companies House will require all UK entities to file digital accounts. Learn what’s changing and how to prepare for the new rules.
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Article FRS 102 Periodic Review series: Small companiesExplore key changes to small company disclosures under FRS 102 Section 1A, including UK GAAP updates on leases, tax, going concern and related parties.
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Audit and Assurance FRS 102 Periodic Review series: Other changesOn 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council issued amendments to FRS 100 – 105 (known as GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), a suite of accounting standards applicable in the UK and Ireland. These are used by an estimated 3.4 million businesses in preparing their financial statements.
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Article ID Verification: Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023Companies House is introducing mandatory identity verification requirements for Directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs), as the next step towards full implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
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Corporate and International Tax
Northern Ireland businesses face further challenges as they operate in the only part of the UK that has a land border with a country offering a lower tax rate.
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Employer Solutions
Our team specialises in remuneration and incentive planning and works closely with employers, shareholders and employees to ensure that business strategies are aligned and goals achieved in the most tax efficient, cost-effective manner.
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Entrepreneur and Private Client Taxes
Our team of experienced advisors are on hand to guide you through any decision or transaction ranging from the establishment of new business ventures, to realising value on exit, to succession planning and providing for loved ones.
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Global Mobility Services
Grant Thornton Ireland offer a different approach to managing global mobility. We have brought together specialists from our tax, global payroll, people and change and financial accounting teams across Ireland and Northern Ireland, while drawing on the knowledge and insights of our global network of over 143 offices of mobility professionals to provide you with a holistic approach to managing global mobility.
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Outsourced Payroll
Our outsourced service provides valued service to over 150 separate PAYE schemes. These ranging from 1 to 1000 employees, working for micro, SME and global employers. The service is supported by the integrated network of tax and global mobility teams and the wider Grant Thornton network delivering a seamless service. Experienced staff deliver a personal service built around your business needs.
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Tax Disputes and Investigations
Our Tax Disputes and Investigation team is made up of tax experts and former HMRC investigators who have years of experience in dealing with a variety of tax investigations. Our expertise and insight can guide you through all interactions, keeping your cost at a minimum while allowing you to continue with the day to day running of your business.
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VAT and Indirect Taxes
At Grant Thornton (NI) LLP, our team helps Northern Ireland businesses manage their UK and global indirect tax risks which, as transactional taxes, can quickly become big liabilities.

Leading business advisory firm Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of three new directors to its Belfast office.
It comes amid an ongoing recruitment campaign at the firm which has experienced exponential growth in recent years with increased demand across all service lines.
Sherena Deveney joins the Tax team, while David Warnock and Stephen Cave have been appointed to the Advisory practice.
With over 27 years of experience, Sherena specialises in providing tax compliance and advisory solutions to private clients, professional practices, partnerships, LLPs and entrepreneurs.
David is an experienced Corporate Financier and Insolvency Practitioner who has been involved in a number of high profile transactions in recent years, advising clients across a variety of different sectors in both solvent and insolvent situations.
And with over 25 years of experience in the recovery and insolvency market, Stephen joins the firm as Head of Restructuring in Northern Ireland. He specialises in providing advice and solutions to distressed businesses, financial institutions and wider stakeholders with the ultimate objective of avoiding the need for a formal insolvency process where possible.
Richard Gillan, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Northern Ireland, said:
“The appointments of Sherena, David and Stephen reflect the ongoing expansion across all facets of our business as we continue to support clients as they emerge from the pandemic.
“All three bring a wealth of experience and expertise across a range of sectors, and I have no doubt that their skills will prove to be a major asset for the firm and our clients. I look forward to working with them!”
To find out more about current vacancies at Grant Thornton in Belfast, visit www.grantthorntonni.com/careers/