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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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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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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
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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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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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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Technology Consulting
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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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.
Helping you to fight financial crime
Financial crime prevention, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) are now significant line items in the operating budgets of all financial services organisations. Balancing the competing demands of operational efficiency with effective financial crime and AML/CFT risk mitigation and regulatory compliance remains a constant challenge.
We can help you proactively respond to financial crime threats by developing and improving your financial crime and AML/CFT framework. We can also assist you in addressing emerging financial crime threats, including those highlighted by regulators, as well as in managing known issues. We cover the full spectrum of financial crime and related areas, including AML/CFT, sanctions, bribery and corruption, fraud and theft, and misconduct.
Our services
Providing tailored Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) services, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Know Your Distributor (KYD) processes. Services include periodic reviews, transaction monitoring, and screening to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Assisting in the creation, implementation, and ongoing review of financial crime frameworks and policies. This ensures your organisation’s AML/CFT compliance aligns with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, minimising risk exposure and maintaining operational integrity.
Conducting comprehensive risk assessments using a structured methodology and scoring design to identify vulnerabilities in your financial crime prevention measures. This enables the effective management of AML/CFT risks, ensuring your organisation stays compliant and proactive in risk mitigation.
Offering independent reviews as mandated by the Central Bank of Ireland to assess your organisation's AML/CFT compliance. These thorough evaluations ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and help identify areas for improvement in financial crime prevention.
Providing support in remediating Risk Mitigation Programmes to address deficiencies and gaps identified by regulatory bodies. This service ensures your organisation implements effective risk controls, strengthens compliance frameworks, and meets regulatory expectations.
Conducting rigorous AML/CFT compliance assurance testing to evaluate your organisation's adherence to financial crime regulations. This helps identify weaknesses, ensuring your compliance programme is robust, effective, and up-to-date with regulatory requirements.
Designing and building tailored operating models that incorporate AML/CFT processes, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance across your organisation. This service enhances operational effectiveness and strengthens your financial crime prevention strategy.
Defining and implementing system requirements for transaction monitoring and management information. This includes selecting, configuring, and optimising technology solutions to enhance AML/CFT controls, improve data accuracy, and streamline compliance reporting.
Delivering comprehensive training programmes to raise awareness and operational understanding of AML/CFT requirements. Tailored for your organisation, this training ensures staff are equipped with the knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to financial crime risks.
Proactively monitoring and identifying emerging financial crime threats, regulatory changes, and industry trends. This service ensures your organisation remains informed, allowing you to adapt and update compliance strategies to address evolving risks and regulatory developments.
Why Grant Thornton
We can help you stay ahead of the changing environment, whether that be responding to an incident or simply focusing on your regulatory responsibilities. We combine strong technical expertise in all areas of financial crime prevention and AML with insight into real world operational challenges and regulatory expectations.
As part of a firm that works extensively with large and global financial institutions and has a truly global network, we can provide you with local expertise when and where you need it.
