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Motivating and assisting our clients to pursue, maintain and secure the benefits of digital solutions is at the core of our Digital Transformation teams' agenda and goals. We work with business leaders to deliver efficient digital strategies and operating models that provide new or enhanced capabilities.
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Economic Advisory
Our all-island Economics Advisory team combines expertise in economics and business with a wealth of experience across the public and private sectors.
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Forensic Accounting
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People and Change Consulting
The Grant Thornton People & Change Consulting practice works with clients on these issues as well as on all aspects of how they attract, retain, engage develop, deploy and lead their people.
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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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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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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 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.
Grant Thornton makes new Director appointments in Belfast
Leading professional services firm Grant Thornton has announced the appointments of seven new Directors at its office in Belfast as it experiences sustained demand across all service lines.
Emma Andrews and Nikita Lynn are the latest Directors appointed to the Audit department, whilst Gemma Johnson and Liam McHenry take up the positions in the Tax team.
Additional Director appointments include, Peter Coyle (Risk, Compliance and Professional Standards), Aine Logan (Financial Services Advisory) and Neil Hughes (People and Change Consulting).
Following the announcement, Grant Thornton Northern Ireland Managing Partner Richard Gillan said that the appointments, part of a wider round of promotions within the firm, reflected continued business growth and a commitment to employee development.
“At Grant Thornton, we are committed to continually investing in our people to allow them to reach their full potential,” he said.
“All those newly appointed as Directors have not only demonstrated fantastic ability, but also a dedication to personal progression.
“These recent promotions are richly deserved and I have no doubt that each of our new Directors will continue to make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of the business.”
Revenues at Grant Thornton’s Belfast office have increased sevenfold in the last eight years, as the firm continues to disrupt the local market. Working across all sectors, the practice continues to experience exceptional demand from many of Northern Ireland’s leading corporates.
Grant Thornton in Northern Ireland has been consistently recognised by its people as an outstandingemployer, with exceptional Employee Net Promoter Scores, which measure how likely a member of staff is to recommend the firm as a place to work.
Richard added:
“Our commitment to promoting employee wellbeing and developing the talent of staff will allow us to maintain our reputation not only as a firm dedicated to delivering added value and going the extra mile for our clients, but also as a firm that puts its people at the centre of everything it does.”
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Richard Gillan Richard has extensive corporate finance and commercial experience and leads the firm’s advisory function in Belfast.View Profile
